Newsday: Canon USA lays off 100-plus employees at Melville headquarters News 

Newsday: Canon USA lays off 100-plus employees at Melville headquarters

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Canon U.S.A. Inc. recently laid off between 100 and 150 employees at its Melville, N.Y., headquarters, according to people familiar with the company and numerous media reports. According to Newsday, the job cuts represent between 9% and 14% of the Japanese company’s local workforce, which totaled 1,081 employees in December, based on Suffolk County documents. The job cuts come about... Read More
Layflat.com on display at HP Graphics Experience Center News 

Layflat.com on display at HP Graphics Experience Center

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Layflat.com AG, the world leader in photobook production equipment, is excited to announce the LF 2000 All-in-Max automatic book block system is now on display in the HP Graphics Experience Center in Alpharetta, Ga. The announcement comes fresh off Layflat.com’s successful exhibition of the LF 2000 All-in-Max shown in line with the new HP Indigo 18K Digital Press at the... Read More
CYME launches Peakto 2.0 with AI photo management features News Updates 

CYME launches Peakto 2.0 with AI photo management features

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CYME launched Peakto 2.0, an update for its AI-powered photo management program. The new features include: Streamlined User Interface: A refined design ensures seamless navigation and intuitive operation. It’s now possible to detach the photo preview and the EXIF information panel from the Peakto Sidebar. Batch Catalog Addition: Effortlessly integrate multiple catalogs to streamline content organization.] Advanced Filtering Capabilities: New... Read More
Gelato releases 2024 state of production report Market research 

Gelato releases 2024 state of production report

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Gelato, the global software platform for local on-demand production, has released its 2024 State of Production Report. Gelato surveyed more than 140 of its network print production partners and GelatoConnect users to inform the results as digital printers adapt to consumer trends, the company said. According to Gelaoto, the core findings from the report include: An integrated toolset is necessary... Read More
FUJIFILM France unveils new branding and website for MyFUJIFILM Updates 

FUJIFILM France unveils new branding and website for MyFUJIFILM

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FUJIFILM France unveils new branding and website for MyFUJIFILM, representing the first step in a plan to transform the B2C photo printing brand in France and Europe, the company says. MyFUJIFILM was relaunched on the French market in May 2024 and offers a varied range of photo printing products ranging from photo albums to photo prints, including home decoration, personalized... Read More
Canon launches EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II full-frame mirrorless cameras New Products 

Canon launches EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II full-frame mirrorless cameras

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched two professional full-frame mirrorless cameras, the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. The EOS R1 camera is designed for both professional still photographers and video creators in a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting, and high-end video production. The EOS R5 Mark II camera features improved video-focused features for the advanced creators and... Read More
Mastering the Art of Dance and Event Photography with Sheryl Bashore Marketing Podcasts 

Mastering the Art of Dance and Event Photography with Sheryl Bashore

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Unlock the secrets to making every girl feel special and beautiful with Sheryl Bashore, the visionary behind Sheryl Z Photography. From her early days in her father’s darkroom to her thriving career in event and dance photography, Sheryl shares her incredible journey and the passion that drives her. Learn how she transitioned from hobbyist to professional, blending efficiency with personal attention through innovative... Read More
Layflat.com breaking new markets for layflat photo books Events New Products 

Layflat.com breaking new markets for layflat photo books

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Layflat.com AG, the world leader in photobook production equipment, is fresh from displaying numerous innovations at drupa 2024. “Drupa 2024 was truly a showcase of our latest innovations,” says Djawad Khorosh, CEO, Layflat.com. “The message we wanted to convey was that layflat books can be used for a wide variety of applications beyond coffee table books and photo books.” At... Read More
Gooten partners with TikTok Shop for personalized products News Partnerships 

Gooten partners with TikTok Shop for personalized products

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Gooten, a provider of print-on-demand fulfillment and technology solutions, announces a partnership with TikTok Shop to support sellers with a print-on-demand solution, including product catalog, supply chain, and order fulfillment. This partnership enables TikTok Shop sellers to quickly scale their businesses by leveraging Gooten’s expansive print-on-demand catalog and fulfillment network, totaling 425+ product listings and 100+ production locations, the company... Read More
New Taopix online editor publicly released News Updates 

New Taopix online editor publicly released

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Photobook and personalization software provider based in Ponteland, United Kingdom, Taopix, publicly released their new Taopix Online software this week. The newest Taopix Online was first presented at Drupa, where the business showed the new features to a flurry of well-receiving attendees. “Being able to release this new iteration of Taopix Online is a great milestone achieved for us” says Adam... Read More
NRF: Census retail sales data for June shows modest gains Market research News 

NRF: Census retail sales data for June shows modest gains

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Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, the National Retail Federation Chief Economist (NRF). “The path of household spending remains difficult to read,” Kleinhenz said. “Spending has been uneven but remains in good condition notwithstanding the slower pace of... Read More
Iris Works acquires ShootQ News 

Iris Works acquires ShootQ

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Photographer CRM platform Iris Works announced the acquisition of rival ShootQ. Terms weren’t disclosed. The companies announced, while they would be combining support and resources, the two platforms will remain separate. “We are thrilled to welcome ShootQ to the Iris Works family, as this acquisition allows us to combine our resources and expertise, ultimately providing photographers with even better solutions... Read More
ME Group reports interim six month results; sales up 6% Earnings reports 

ME Group reports interim six month results; sales up 6%

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ME Group International plc, the instant-service equipment group formerly known as Photo Me International,  announces its results for the six months ended 30 April 2024. The company reported revenue up 4.6% to £150.4 million, EBITDA1 up 11.1% to £51.2 million, and profit before tax up 10.3% to £30.0 million, driven by growth in core laundry and photobooth operations, despite foreign... Read More
IDC: Worldwide smartphone market grew 6.5% in the second quarter of 2024 Market research News 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market grew 6.5% in the second quarter of 2024

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According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6.5% year over year to 285.4 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment growth and builds the momentum towards the expected recovery this year, demand has yet to come around in... Read More