The Journey of WCD to Curavate: A Discussion with COO Lindsay Duprey News Podcasts 

The Journey of WCD to Curavate: A Discussion with COO Lindsay Duprey

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Get ready to uncover the transformative journey of WCD as it expands with Curavate, a  personalized print fulfillment venture. Our guest, Lindsay Duprey, COO of WCD, discusses with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society the tale of this evolution that expands from a film and digital lab to a full-fledged print powerhouse. Duprey shares the unique customer-focused approach that WCD has adopted and highlights how they’ve co-created... Read More
Photo Systems Inc. signs chemicals licensing deal with Eastman Kodak Co. News 

Photo Systems Inc. signs chemicals licensing deal with Eastman Kodak Co.

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Dexter, Mich.- based chemicals company Photo Systems Inc., announced the company is the new authorized brand licensee for Eastman Kodak-branded photo chemicals worldwide. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Photo Systems says the chemicals would be available in early 2024. Formerly a contract manufacturer for Kodak Alaris and Sino Promise, Photo Systems brings more than 50 years of photographic... Read More
IDC: Smartphone shipment to return to growth this quarter Market research 

IDC: Smartphone shipment to return to growth this quarter

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Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to see 7.3% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the  (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The improved forecast for the holiday quarter follows the modest improvement in 3Q23 without further inventory buildup, which has led some channels and major OEMs to ramp up their business plans for the months ahead.... Read More
Investor group takes over German photo kiosk maker di support, now pixolo Investments News 

Investor group takes over German photo kiosk maker di support, now pixolo

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Germany-based photo kiosk maker di support GmbH, best known for its award-winning Print Cube series of photo print kiosks, has a new investor group from the tech and finance sectors, including founder Ralph Naruhn. The company, now known under its pixolo brand, is pivoting into a provider of biometric ID (passport photo) systems, and a provider of e-commerce and app... Read More
Layflat.com announces five regional training centers News 

Layflat.com announces five regional training centers

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Layflat.com AG caps off a busy 2023 with the announcement of five competence/training centers around the globe. “Our commitment to commitment to excellence extends beyond innovative products,” says Djawad Khorosh, CEO, of Layflat.com. “As a European company based in Switzerland, we prioritize global empowerment through education and skill development. We’re proud to support our growing global customer base with local... Read More
Projector moves out of beta into general release News Updates 

Projector moves out of beta into general release

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  Projector, the award-winning new imaging video streaming service, is out of beta. The service, which won the Visual 1st Special Recognition Award this year, is a Netflix-like streaming service to watch family videos on streaming apps like Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, tablets and on the web. The service is sold as a $129.99 annual subscription, including unlimited... Read More
Profoto sees big drop in quarter 3 sales Earnings reports News 

Profoto sees big drop in quarter 3 sales

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Swedish lighting equipment manufacturer Profoto Holding AG announced third-quarter net sales from July to September dropped 26.8 percent SEK 235 to SEK 172m (235). Organic growth totaled -28.7 percent and the currency effect 1.9 percent.  Net income was SEK 27 million compared to SEK 54 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was SEK 0.67 compared... Read More
HARMAN launches new limited edition ISO 200 35mm film New Products News 

HARMAN launches new limited edition ISO 200 35mm film

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HARMAN technology Ltd. announced the launch of HARMAN Phoenix 200, a brand-new, limited-edition ISO 200, 35mm color film. The company claims HARMAN Phoenix 200 is the first ever color film made entirely from emulsion-to-cassette at its Mobberley factory. “We are so well known for our black & white films that we are regularly asked why we don’t make color films,” says... Read More
PrintMonthly: Fujifilm UK reports big boost in kiosk photo prints at flagship store News 

PrintMonthly: Fujifilm UK reports big boost in kiosk photo prints at flagship store

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U.K. trade journal PrintMonthly reports Fujifilm U.K. announced an 85% increase in the use of its in-store PHOTO by Fujifilm Kiosk, launched at its flagship House of Photography store in Covent Garden last year where more than 35,000 photos have been printed so far. Fujifilm has attributed the success to a combination of good kiosk positioning as well as the increased... Read More
The Power of Differentiation and Audacious Leadership with Roy Osing Marketing 

The Power of Differentiation and Audacious Leadership with Roy Osing

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Are you ready to challenge the status quo and dare to be different in business?  Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society sits down with Roy Osing, a seasoned entrepreneur who’s trailblazed his way through the Canadian telecom industry, establishing a multi-billion dollar company from scratch over the span of 40 years. Osing’s mantra – “be different or be dead” – has been the backbone... Read More
ME Group reports positive financial performance, boosted by photobooths Earnings reports News 

ME Group reports positive financial performance, boosted by photobooths

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 ME Group International plc,  the instant-service equipment group formerly known as Photo ME, announces a post-year end update in respect of the 12 months ended Oct. 31, 2023. Following a strong first-half performance, the group continued to see positive trading momentum throughout the second half, particularly across its core Photobooth and Laundry operations, the company said.   For the 12... Read More
NRF: Thanksgiving holiday weekend sees record number of shoppers Market research 

NRF: Thanksgiving holiday weekend sees record number of shoppers

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A record 200.4 million consumers shopped over the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, surpassing last year’s record of 196.7 million, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figures surpassed NRF’s initial expectations of 182 million shoppers by more than 18 million. “The five-day period between Thanksgiving and... Read More
U.S. Postal Service reports $6.5 billion fiscal year loss, 11.4% volume decline of marketing mail Earnings reports 

U.S. Postal Service reports $6.5 billion fiscal year loss, 11.4% volume decline of marketing mail

GaryPageau
The U.S. Postal Service announced its financial results for the 2023 fiscal year ended Sept. 30. The net loss totaled $6.5 billion, compared to net income of $56.0 billion for the prior year. The net income last year was due primarily to the one-time non-cash impact of the Postal Service Reform Act (PSRA) in April 2022 and the results this year were... Read More
Best Buy comparable third-quarter sales declined 6% Earnings reports 

Best Buy comparable third-quarter sales declined 6%

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Best Buy Co., Inc. announced results for the 13-week third quarter ended Oct. 28, 2023, as compared to the 13-week third quarter ended Oct. 29, 2022. Q3 FY24  Q3 FY23 Revenue ($ in millions) Enterprise $9,756 $10,587 Domestic segment $8,996 $9,800 International segment $760 $787 Enterprise comparable sales % change1 (6.9)% (10.4)% Domestic comparable sales % change1 (7.3)% (10.5)% Domestic... Read More