Census data shows retail sales bounced back in February News 

Census data shows retail sales bounced back in February

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Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales expanded in February after a strong but flat January, said Jack Kleinhkenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales rebounded in a solid fashion in February, showing the consumer is still spending and pointing to underlying strength in the economy,” Kleinhenz said. “These results indicate that the economy is... Read More
IPI CONNECT draws big group to Louisville Print Refinery Events 

IPI CONNECT draws big group to Louisville Print Refinery

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The Dead Pixels Society visits the IPI Connect: Live Production Experience at the Print Refinery-Louisville East, in Louisville, KY, on March 13. In this event, IPI members saw firsthand how the Print Refinery-Louisville East uses cutting-edge printing equipment like the Fujifilm Revoria Press and the Logojet UV printers to serve new markets. The Print Refinery licensed business model is also... Read More
Visual 1st announces “Re-establishing Trust in Visuals” streamed Spotlight discussion April 10 Events 

Visual 1st announces “Re-establishing Trust in Visuals” streamed Spotlight discussion April 10

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Visual 1st announced next Spotlight presentation will be a streamed “Re-establishing Trust in Visuals”, April 10, 8:00 – 9:30 am. PST. The $19 Early Bird Ticket sale ends March 27. At Visual 1st’s Re-establishing Trust in Visuals – Untangling the potential solutions streamed Spotlight event on April 10, a panel of cutting-edge experts will take a deep-dive into the current... Read More
MyHeritage launches OldNews.com site for historical newspapers New Products 

MyHeritage launches OldNews.com site for historical newspapers

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MyHeritage, the leading global family history platform,  launched OldNews.com, a website for historical newspapers. OldNews.com enables genealogists, researchers, and history enthusiasts to search, save, and share articles about people and events throughout history. At launch, OldNews.com includes hundreds of millions of historical newspaper pages from around the world, with millions more added monthly. The website features easy navigation and consists... Read More
2024 Easter spending expected to top $22 billion Market research 

2024 Easter spending expected to top $22 billion

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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
W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund sets March 26th for virtual awards ceremony to honor 2023 grant recipients Events 

W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund sets March 26th for virtual awards ceremony to honor 2023 grant recipients

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The W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund announced it will host a virtual awards ceremony to honor recipients of the 2023 Eugene Smith Fund grant, fellowship, and finalist Award on Tuesday, March 26 beginning at 12:30 p.m. EST. Free and open to the public, the awards ceremony will include open discussions and presentations by last year’s grant recipients including Irina Werning... 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

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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
Markzware launches app on Canva, ConvertMarkz New Products 

Markzware launches app on Canva, ConvertMarkz

GaryPageau
Markzware, Inc. announces a brand new app for Canva, called ConvertMarkz., This unique productivity tool converts Canva designs into desktop publishing (DTP) files, including Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, and QuarkXPress. With the app, users can: Convert Canva files to DTP formats and various image types. Monetize designs, by extending the reach and impact of content. Extract stylized text and images,... Read More
Adobe reports record revenue in Q1 Fiscal 2024 Earnings reports News 

Adobe reports record revenue in Q1 Fiscal 2024

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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

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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

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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

GaryPageau
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

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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

GaryPageau
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