NRF: Census Retail Sales Numbers ‘On Track’ With NRF Holiday Spending Forecast   Market research News 

NRF: Census Retail Sales Numbers ‘On Track’ With NRF Holiday Spending Forecast  

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November results reported by the U.S. Census Bureau today show holiday season retail sales appear likely to meet the National Retail Federation’s forecast, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Today’s report highlights consumers’ strength and continuing capacity to spend,” Kleinhenz said. “Jobs and wage gains together with falling energy prices have supported holiday shopping as we predicted. Lower inflation for... Read More
Celebrity photo greeting cards get media attention Marketing News 

Celebrity photo greeting cards get media attention

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Holiday greetings never went out of style but now the products are getting some high-wattage partnerships. As previously reported, Shutterfly brought back reality TV star Kris Jenner for a second year as a celebrity spokesperson. High-profile consumer media like The Daily Mail covered the promotion as if it were news.     Minted, the premium design marketplace for holiday cards... Read More
Kodak Moments inducted into Kiosk Industry Hall of Fame News 

Kodak Moments inducted into Kiosk Industry Hall of Fame

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Kodak Moments is the newest member of the Kiosk Industry Hall of Fame, an award presented by the Kiosk Industry Group to recognize outstanding achievement and long-standing service to the kiosk industry. Kodak Moments is the first business to be inducted into the Kiosk Hall of Fame since its inception in 2003. Previously, the Hall of Fame was an honor... Read More
Diving Deep into Cybersecurity: Threats, Prevention, and the Importance of Awareness News 

Diving Deep into Cybersecurity: Threats, Prevention, and the Importance of Awareness

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Get ready to dive into the murky waters of cybersecurity with our guest, Matthew Wolfe, director of Cybersecurity Operations at Impero Software Solutions. Ever wonder what information is under threat in the photo/imaging industry? Ever consider the ramifications of mishandling sensitive data? Wolfe unveils the significant role of human error in data breaches and emphasizes the value of cybersecurity awareness in preventing... Read More
US Chamber: Small business index drops as small businesses’ confidence in the economy falters Market research 

US Chamber: Small business index drops as small businesses’ confidence in the economy falters

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The Q4 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows small businesses’ confidence in the economy dropping nearly eight points from Q3. The Index score, which measures small business owner confidence, fell to 61.3 from 69.2— a return to the scores seen earlier this year and in late 2022. Small businesses’ worsening view of the national economy and their local... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong retail sales gain for first half of holiday season Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong retail sales gain for first half of holiday season

GaryPageau
The holiday shopping season got off to a good start in November as retail sales showed strong gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access November retail data. “November Retail Monitor data shows that consumers are embracing the holiday season and promotions being offered by retailers,”... Read More
NRF: 2023 economy has seen ‘vigorous growth’ despite recent slowdown Market research 

NRF: 2023 economy has seen ‘vigorous growth’ despite recent slowdown

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After a year of challenges, the economy has proven to be healthy even as it continues to slow, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, NRF, at a briefing. “The U.S. economy is on track to end 2023 with vigorous growth for the year,” Kleinhenz said. “A strong labor market, rising wages, and access to excess savings have helped spending continue despite... Read More
Bridge Bank loans Gooten $3.5 million in venture debt term loan Investments News 

Bridge Bank loans Gooten $3.5 million in venture debt term loan

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Bridge Bank announced its Technology Banking Group closed a $3.5 million venture debt term loan with Gooten to use the funds for continued growth and expansion. Gooten provides order management systems to power on-demand production to more than 10,000 businesses “We believe in supporting ventures that contribute to the overall economic landscape, and Gooten embodies that spirit,” said Roger Klarmann,... Read More
dm offers a new range of photo calendars through allcop New Products 

dm offers a new range of photo calendars through allcop

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Allcop GmbH & Co. KG announced it now producing a photo calendar for dm, building on the 15-year relationship producing its own photo book brand Paradies-Fotobuch for the large German drug chain. At fotoparadies.de, the online shop for individual photo items from dm, users can order Paradies photo calendars either online or using the ordering software. “We are very pleased... Read More
Millions of U.S. businesses eligible for a share of $5.54 billion payment card settlement Feature News 

Millions of U.S. businesses eligible for a share of $5.54 billion payment card settlement

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Mitch Goldstone‘s nearly 20-year quest to legal battle onerous swipe-card fees has concluded with a victory … and business owners around the country can get part of the court-approved $5.54 billion settlement. Goldstone, the CEO of leading photo scanning company ScanMyPhotos, and other plaintiffs filed the class-action suit “In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation” in... Read More
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

GaryPageau
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