NRF: Census retail sales data shows consumers are ‘Aapprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals Market research News 

NRF: Census retail sales data shows consumers are ‘Aapprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid consumer worries over inflation and Washington policy decisions, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Lower-than-expected consumer spending in the first couple of months of the year likely reflected payback for very strong spending in the fourth quarter and weather-related events since... Read More
Kodak reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results Earnings reports News 

Kodak reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported fourth-quarter consolidated revenues of $266 million, compared with $275 million for Q4 2023, a decrease of $9 million or 3 percent, but a gross profit of $51 million, compared with $47 million for Q4 2023, an increase of $4 million or 9 percent For the full-year, consolidated revenues were $1.043 billion, compared with $1.117 billion for... Read More
Jostens names Chaparral Academy of Technology as the first-place winner of Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package Marketing News 

Jostens names Chaparral Academy of Technology as the first-place winner of Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package

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Jostens announced Chaparral Academy of Technology in Fontana, Calif., as the first-place winner and recipient of the second annual Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package, valued up to $150,000. Chaparral Academy wins a thorough consultation with Jostens SchoolMark services to revitalize its overall identity, culture, and climate. They will also attend the 2025 Jostens Renaissance Global Conference and enjoy... Read More
Photobook.ai announces books as a service for brands Marketing New Products 

Photobook.ai announces books as a service for brands

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Photobook.ai has launched a new rewards service for marketers to bring mass personalization to their customers. Companies spent more than $250 billion last year creating innovative products for corporate gifts, from baseball caps, to USB keys, according to Photobook.ai’s CEO Terence Swee. Many of these swag items, however, end up in the garage, landfill or the display cabinet as they... Read More
Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. to change name to Amaze Holdings, Inc. and ticker symbol to AMZE Acquisitions News 

Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. to change name to Amaze Holdings, Inc. and ticker symbol to AMZE

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Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. announced it will change its official corporate name to Amaze Holdings, Inc. following the acquisition of Amaze Software Inc. The company’s common stock will trade under the new ticker symbol “AMZE” on the NYSE American exchange beginning March 24, 2025. “The transition to AMZE is more than a symbol-it’s a statement of our commitment to creators and... Read More
Unlocking Team Performance with Brenda Neckvatal Podcasts 

Unlocking Team Performance with Brenda Neckvatal

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Imagine transforming your workplace into a high-performing, cohesive team where every member contributes meaningfully to your organization’s success. That’s exactly what Brenda Neckvatal, with more than 30 years of Fortune 500 HR experience, helps business owners achieve through her “human results” approach. Neckvatal unpacks the delicate balance of team dynamics, comparing cohesion to an elastic band that stretches when individual performance wavers.... Read More
SPAC unveils Young Creatives Scholarships News Photo contests 

SPAC unveils Young Creatives Scholarships

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SPAC has announced SPAC Young Creatives Scholarship is designed to support and nurture the next generation of creative minds. There are two scholarships per USA region, East, Central, and West. There are a total of six $1,500 scholarships, plus a new camera kit! The qualifications for scholarships are: High school USA seniors with a passion for photography or yearbook. Applicants... Read More
GotPhoto new shop webinar is March 19 Events News 

GotPhoto new shop webinar is March 19

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GotPhoto has launched its new online shop Designed for photographers by photographers, the new shop is geared towards helping photographers earn more and simplifying their workflow, and our team is ready to show your customers how in this new webinar. Join staff product manager Xiangyi Tang and sales engineer Matt Scoggin on March 19 as they walk photographers through the... Read More
The Photo Managers Conference now has day passes available for in-person and virtual Events News 

The Photo Managers Conference now has day passes available for in-person and virtual

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The Photo Managers announced The Photo Managers Conference 2025, There are three ways to attend. The first way is to attend the full conference in San Diego, April 22-26, 2025, to attend workshops, network with industry pros, and explore San Diego while learning from top experts. The second way would be a day pass to attend just for a single... Read More
“Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban invests $300,000 for 10% stake in Remento News Opinion 

“Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban invests $300,000 for 10% stake in Remento

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During last week’s episode of “Shark Tank,” Remento founder Charlie Greene pitched the company’s heartfelt story and service, bringing tears to the eyes of the celebrity sharks. Kevin O’Leary and Daniel Lubetzky teamed up to offer $300,000 for 20% equity. Ultimately, Greene accepted Mark Cuban’s offer of $300,000 for 10% equity. Remento is an AI-based story-writing app that sends weekly... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows February sales were down monthly amid tariff concerns Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows February sales were down monthly amid tariff concerns

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Retail spending declined on a monthly basis in February amid concern over tariffs. Still, it continued to grow year over year as the economy remained strong, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumer spending dipped slightly again in February due to the combination of harsh winter weather and... Read More
Felix Schoeller to cut jobs at its Weißenborn paper mill News 

Felix Schoeller to cut jobs at its Weißenborn paper mill

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140-year-old paper manufacturer Felix Schoeller is idling up to 210 jobs at various locations, according to the German IGBCE trade union, specifying around 150 of the 700 employees at the paper mill in Weißenborn were affected, according to report by EUWID  Pulp and Paper. The move is part of an on-going reorganization in response to competitive pressure and changing market conditions.... Read More