2024 Easter spending expected to top $22 billion Market research 

2024 Easter spending expected to top $22 billion

Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total figure is the second highest in the survey’s history, after last year’s record-setting $24 billion when the holiday fell nine days later in the year. “Each year, Americans look... Read More
From Fire to Flourish: Rachel Arbuckle’s Journey to Photo Organizing Success Podcasts 

From Fire to Flourish: Rachel Arbuckle’s Journey to Photo Organizing Success

There are moments when life throws a curveball that ignites a spark within us, reshaping our future in ways we never expected. Rachel Arbuckle is no stranger to such pivotal moments. On the podcast today, she recounts a harrowing experience that nearly cost her family’s photographic legacy to fire, prompting her to start 2000 Paces Photo Organizing. She transitions from the structured corporate world... Read More
Adobe reports record revenue in Q1 Fiscal 2024 Earnings reports News 

Adobe reports record revenue in Q1 Fiscal 2024

Adobe reported financial results for its first quarter fiscal year 2024 ended March 1, 2024. “Adobe drove record Q1 revenue demonstrating strong momentum across Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud,” said Shantanu Narayen, chair and CEO, Adobe. “We’ve done an incredible job harnessing the power of generative AI to deliver groundbreaking innovation across our product portfolio.” “Adobe’s Q1 results... Read More
Kodak reports improved profits for 2023, commits to film production Earnings reports 

Kodak reports improved profits for 2023, commits to film production

Eastman Kodak Co. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023, as well committing to be the “last manufacturer standing” for photographic film. The company showed lower revenue but improved profits. Fourth-quarter 2023 highlights include: Consolidated revenues of $275 million, compared with $305 million for Q4 2022, a decrease of $30 million or 10 percent (decreased by... Read More
Fujifilm introduces INSTAX MINI 99 instant camera News 

Fujifilm introduces INSTAX MINI 99 instant camera

FUJIFILM North America Corp. debuted the FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI 99, with a sleek and stylish matte black finish, and incorporating advanced new image features including color, brightness, and focus modes to maximize the potential of each photo. The INSTAX MINI 99 instant camera is expected to be available in mid-April 2024 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $199.95 USD... Read More
Layflat.com showcasing binding innovations at Dscoop, Drupa Events 

Layflat.com showcasing binding innovations at Dscoop, Drupa

Layflat.com AG, the world leader in photobook production equipment, will be showcasing its industry-leading innovations at upcoming international industry events, including HP Indigo MasterClass 2024, March 20-24; Dscoop Edge Indy, March 24-27; and Drupa 2024, May 28-June 7. “Layflat.com will be featuring our Drupa 2024 lineup in Indianapolis at both MasterClass and Dscoop,” says Djawad Khorosh, CEO, Layflat.com. “We will... Read More
GoPro, PADI link up on new specialty certification program for Scuba Divers News 

GoPro, PADI link up on new specialty certification program for Scuba Divers

GoPro and PADI  (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) announced the GoPro PADI Distinctive Specialty Course, a new GoPro-specific specialty certification for certified scuba divers, providing training on how to use GoPro cameras, accessories and the Quik video editing app to become the ultimate storyteller and content creator. PADI is the largest purpose-driven diving organization with a global network of 6,600... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Numbers Show Consumers Continued Spending in February News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Numbers Show Consumers Continued Spending in February

Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access February’s retail data. Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.06% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 6.3% unadjusted year over year in... Read More
Germany’s Photo Industry Association (PIV) votes to dissolve Events News 

Germany’s Photo Industry Association (PIV) votes to dissolve

At the extraordinary general meeting on March 11, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, the members of the Photo Industry Association ( PIV ) decided to dissolve and orderly wind up the association as of Dec. 31, 2024, according to announcement on the PIV web page. This year, the association will continue to maintain its operational business and fulfill its tasks... Read More
Advertek announces strategic acquisition of Custom Colour Imaging Acquisitions News 

Advertek announces strategic acquisition of Custom Colour Imaging

Advertek Inc, one of Canada’s leading print innovators, announces the strategic acquisition of Custom Colour Imaging (CCI), a Toronto-based photo lab and print-on-demand company with more than 50 years of heritage and expertise. Terms were not disclosed. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Advertek’s 25-year journey in commercial printing and photo imaging. Advertek, known for its expertise in various... Read More
Nikon Corp. enters agreement to buy RED cinema gear company Acquisitions News 

Nikon Corp. enters agreement to buy RED cinema gear company

Nikon Corp. announced it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RED.com, LLC (RED) whereby RED will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon, “pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Mr. James Jannard, its founder, and Mr. Jarred Land, its current President, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions thereunder.”... Read More
Lensrentals acquires BorrowLenses from Shutterfly Acquisitions 

Lensrentals acquires BorrowLenses from Shutterfly

Photo gear rental leader Lensrentals, the largest online photo, video, audio and lighting equipment rental and production resource company, has acquired the BorrowLenses brand and “select assets” from Shutterfly. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition brings expand the Memphis, Tenn., company’s inventory to more than 400,000 copies of more than 6,000 different lenses, cameras, drones, lighting, audio and other high... Read More
Navigating the Remote Work Landscape with Kyle Mau, Hire-UA.com Podcasts 

Navigating the Remote Work Landscape with Kyle Mau, Hire-UA.com

Venture with us into the future of work as visionary CEO Kyle Mau of Hire-UA.com sits down with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society to recount his transition from a Californian computer systems engineer to an entrepreneur in Eastern Europe. Tap into Mau’s story as he navigates from the corporate world to found a remote work company based in Ukraine. His story is a testament to the... Read More