Fiverr: With Gen Z planning to spend more, retailers focus on AI, social media, and deep discounts Market research 

Fiverr: With Gen Z planning to spend more, retailers focus on AI, social media, and deep discounts

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Fiverr International Ltd. released research exploring retailers’ readiness for the upcoming holiday season. Fiverr conducted a global survey of more than 2,500 consumers and more than 2,500 small-to-medium business leaders (excluding sole traders) in partnership with Censuswide, across USA, UK, Germany, France, and Australia. The findings reveal a more strategic approach to how businesses manage marketing efforts, freelance talent, and... Read More
Printful announces partnership with Brikl to expand services for US customers Partnerships 

Printful announces partnership with Brikl to expand services for US customers

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Print-on-demand company Printful announced a partnership with Brikl, a provider of uniquely scalable on-demand online stores. This collaboration offers opportunities for US and global businesses in the promotional products industry through an integration with Brikl’s technology. Customers can now benefit from quick and reliable order processing, access to hundreds of Printful products, and an on-demand experience that meets increasing customer... Read More
Best Buy reports second quarter sales decline 2.3% Earnings reports 

Best Buy reports second quarter sales decline 2.3%

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Best Buy Co., Inc. announced results for the 13-week second quarter ended Aug. 3, 2024 as compared to the 13-week second quarter ended July 29, 2023. Comparable sales declined 2.3% to Q2 FY25 Q2 FY24 Revenue ($ in millions) Enterprise $9,288 $9,583 Domestic segment $8,623 $8,890 International segment $665 $693 Enterprise comparable sales % change1 (2.3)% (6.2)% Domestic comparable sales... Read More
PRINTING United Expo coming fast Events News 

PRINTING United Expo coming fast

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PRINTING United Alliance, returns to Las Vegas Sept. 10-12, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year’s Expo promises an extensive lineup of education, equipment, and networking opportunities. “In terms of new and innovative technology, it is certainly an exciting year,” says Mark J. Subers, president, PRINTING United Expo. “For those that didn’t have the opportunity to attend drupa,... Read More
Fujifilm announces FUJINON DUVO HZK14-100mm T2.9-3.9 Portable PL Mount Wide-Angle Zoom Lens News 

Fujifilm announces FUJINON DUVO HZK14-100mm T2.9-3.9 Portable PL Mount Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Optical Devices Division, announces the availability of the FUJINON DUVO HZK14-100mm T2.9-3.9 Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens (DUVO 14-100mm). Initial orders of DUVO 14-100mm are expected to begin shipping to customers by the end of September 2024. Like its predecessors, DUVO HZK25-1000mmF2.8-F5.0 PL Mount Cinema Box Lens and DUVO HZK24-300mm T2.9-4.2 Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens, the DUVO 14-100mm... Read More
Canon launches the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 Professional A2 Plus inkjet printer New Products 

Canon launches the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 Professional A2 Plus inkjet printer

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., launched the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 Professional Inkjet Printer, a 17-inch, large-format desktop printer with 11 colors plus a “Chroma Optimizer,” the newest product in Canon’s “imagePROGRAF series” large format printers for photographers and fine art. The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 is scheduled to be available September 2024 for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $1,299.99. By adopting the... Read More
From Scuba Diver to Portrait Photographer: Heather Crowder’s Business Success Podcasts 

From Scuba Diver to Portrait Photographer: Heather Crowder’s Business Success

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What if you could turn a passion into a thriving business? Join us as we chat with Heather Crowder, founder of Heather Crowder Modern Portraits, about her extraordinary journey from the depths of the ocean as a professional scuba diver to capturing life’s precious moments through her lens Crowder’s journey began in the depths of the ocean, where she worked as a... Read More
Tamron launches 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) for Nikon Z mount New Products 

Tamron launches 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) for Nikon Z mount

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TAMRON announces the launch of the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067), an ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z mount system full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available on Sept. 19, 2024, at $1,299 USD / $1,749 CAD. The TAMRON 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens that covers from the 50mm standard focal length up... Read More
HP reports third-quarter net revenue up 2%, but print revenue was down 3% Earnings reports 

HP reports third-quarter net revenue up 2%, but print revenue was down 3%

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HP Inc. and its subsidiaries announced fiscal 2024 third-quarter net revenue of $13.5 billion, up 2% (up 3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period. “We are pleased with our return to revenue growth and proud of the innovations delivered in the quarter, including the launch of our next-generation AI PC lineup” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP Inc.... Read More
Nikon teams up with Geodesic Capital to establish NFocus Fund Investments 

Nikon teams up with Geodesic Capital to establish NFocus Fund

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Nikon Corp. announced Nikon and Geodesic Capital have established NFocus Fund, a new private fund, on Aug. 6, with Nikon as the anchor limited partner. As outlined in its Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2022 – 2025), Nikon aims by 2030 to become a key technology solutions company in a global society where humans and machines co-create seamlessly. To achieve this goal... Read More
WhiteWall adds changeable magnetic frames to print orders New Products 

WhiteWall adds changeable magnetic frames to print orders

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Germany-based premium photo lab WhiteWall has introduced a changeable magnetic frame system. The system is a simple frame configuration and a custom-fit reorder function for new Fine Art Prints and photo prints using a personalized code, making ordering easy. The new WhiteWall Changeable Magnetic Frame combines elegant design with practical handling and offers a variety of customization options, the company... Read More
Pixfizz introduces photo print ordering experience at IPIC 2024 Events Updates 

Pixfizz introduces photo print ordering experience at IPIC 2024

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At the recent IPIC conference, Pixfizz unveiled its updated photo print ordering experience, offering a new interface that enhances user interaction with more intuitive customization options and robust administrative tools, allowing for easier content management without the need for coding, the company claims. Among the new features: Mobile photo transfer via QR code: This feature allows clients to transfer photos... Read More
Sony announces FE 85mm F1.4 G Master II lightweight telephoto portrait lens New Products 

Sony announces FE 85mm F1.4 G Master II lightweight telephoto portrait lens

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Sony Electronics introduced the second-generation FE 85mm F1.4 GM II (SEL85F14GM2), a premium lens incorporating Sony’s latest G Master technologies to enhance overall performance. This is the 76th E-Mount lens and is designed to take full advantage of the features in Sony’s latest Alpha series full-frame cameras, the company said. As a large-aperture, telephoto prime, this lens is an ideal... Read More
IDC: Worldwide smartphone market forecast to grow nearly 6% in 2024 Market research News 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market forecast to grow nearly 6% in 2024

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Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 5.8% year over year in 2024 to 1.23 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 12% growth in the first quarter, followed by 9% growth last quarter, has brought improved optimism about how 2024 will play out in the second half of the year. Affordable... Read More