Printful acquires Snow Commerce News 

Printful acquires Snow Commerce

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Global e-commerce platform and on-demand production company Printful has acquired Ohio-based Snow Commerce, a managed service provider designing and running the e-commerce presence for brands including Warner Bros. Discovery, and NBCUniversal. Snow Commerce and Printful will together provide a complete ecommerce solution including program strategy, website and product creation, fan engagement, and on-demand, international production, and distribution, the company said.... Read More
Private equity firm acquires Canadian camera chain Henry’s Acquisitions News 

Private equity firm acquires Canadian camera chain Henry’s

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North America’s largest camera retail chain Henry’s was acquired by Lynx Equity Ltd., a Toronto-based private equity firm specializing in acquiring small- and medium-sized businesses from owners looking to retire. All of Henry’s employees will remain in place, including its leadership team. Founded in 1909, Henry’s has 20 stores across Canada. In a press release, Lynx said it “is committed to... Read More
Apple launches Vision Pro headset, MacOS Sonoma and more New Products 

Apple launches Vision Pro headset, MacOS Sonoma and more

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  At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today, Apple Inc. debuted several new products, including a “spatial computer” headset, the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, macOS Sonoma, Mac Studio and Mac Pro computers, and more. Apple Vision Pro Apple unveiled Apple Vision Pro, featuring visionOS, “the world’s first spatial operating system,” the company said. The design of Vision Pro features... Read More
SpotCam launches a Cloud Pet Camera New Products 

SpotCam launches a Cloud Pet Camera

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SpotCam, a Taiwanese cloud video monitoring solution provider, announces the SpotCam Mibo cloud AI pet camera. Besides the motion and audio detection, the new product also comes with pet detection and tracking functions purposefully designed for pet caring, allowing the camera to pan and tilt automatically when it detects cats or dogs in the scene. Furthermore, SpotCam also offers optional... Read More
Amaze acquires Outfts creator hub Acquisitions 

Amaze acquires Outfts creator hub

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Amaze Software, Inc., the parent company of Amaze and Spring platforms, acquired Outfts, a creator hub empowering creators to own audiences and develop new income streams. The addition of Outfts technology will enable Amaze to provide creators with additional tools and services enabling new and sustainable revenue sources, the company said. Terms weren’t disclosed. The acquisition of Outfts holds immense significance as it paves... Read More
Fujifilm Europe launches Print Experience Centre Marketing 

Fujifilm Europe launches Print Experience Centre

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FUJIFILM Europe GmbH launched “Print Experience Centre, (PEC)” a concept aimed at elevating the value of the print medium through integrated experiences ranging from photographic to industrial prints. The Fujifilm PEC is located at Fujifilm’s new European headquarters in Ratingen, in a 1,200-square-meter design space. The PEC represents a real “call-to-action” for all visitors, a collaborative space where they can... Read More
Discovering Skylum’s Marketing Secrets in the Age of AI Photo Editing, with Juliana Chyzhova, Skylum Marketing Podcasts 

Discovering Skylum’s Marketing Secrets in the Age of AI Photo Editing, with Juliana Chyzhova, Skylum

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Join Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society for an insightful conversation with Juliana Chyzhova, the Chief Marketing Officer of Skylum, as we explore the evolution of their company and their flagship product, Luminar Neo. Discover how Skylum’s dedication to photography apps and cutting-edge AI technology has led to the creation of this powerful and versatile platform. Chyzhova also shares the company’s approach to offering both... Read More
Best Buy sees first-quarter revenue decline Earnings reports News 

Best Buy sees first-quarter revenue decline

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Best Buy Co., Inc. announced lower first-quarter revenues. Domestic revenue of $8.80 billion decreased 11.0% versus last year primarily driven by a comparable sales decline of 10.4%. International revenue of $666 million decreased by 11.6% versus last year.   Q1 FY24  Q1 FY23 Revenue ($ in millions) Enterprise $9,467 $10,647 Domestic segment  $8,801 $9,894 International segment $666 $753 Enterprise comparable sales... Read More
Canon unveils lightweight EOS R100, RF28mm F2.8 STM Lens News 

Canon unveils lightweight EOS R100, RF28mm F2.8 STM Lens

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched of the EOS R100 camera and the RF28mm F2.8 STM lens. The Canon EOS R100 camera features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C size sensor, the DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K (Cropped) and Full HD (Full-Width) video at up to 24 and 60 frames-per-second respectively, Autofocus with eye and face detection, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity capabilities. The Canon... Read More
NRF: Consumers to spend record amount for Father’s Day Market research News 

NRF: Consumers to spend record amount for Father’s Day

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Consumers will collectively spend a record-high $22.9 billion to celebrate Father’s Day this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Total expected spending for the holiday is up from last year’s $20 billion and exceeds the previous record of $20.1 billion in 2021. “Father’s Day remains a momentous occasion for... Read More
National Genealogical Society and Vivid-Pix community outreach toolkit lending service News 

National Genealogical Society and Vivid-Pix community outreach toolkit lending service

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The National Genealogical Society (NGS) and Vivid-Pix announced the launch of an equipment and software lending service for their Family Matters Community Engagement Program. The Family Matters program combines NGS’s membership with ready-to-use solutions from Vivid-Pix and NGS to assist families and loved ones with their family history pursuits. The Family Matters Community Outreach Toolkit combines the Vivid-Pix Memory Station (scanning hardware, and... Read More
IDC: Weak consumer demand continues to delay a recovery for the smartphone market Market research 

IDC: Weak consumer demand continues to delay a recovery for the smartphone market

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According to a new forecast from the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global shipments of smartphones will decline by 3.2% in 2023, totaling 1.17 billion units for the year. This is a downward revision from the 1.1% decline forecast in February. The revision is being driven by several factors, including a weaker economic outlook and ongoing inflation. Despite... Read More