Costco picks Shutterfly to fulfill online photo services Partnerships 

Costco picks Shutterfly to fulfill online photo services

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Costco Wholesale Club is making drastic changes to its photo program, continuing an apparent ongoing exodus from active participation in the category. The company, which closed its in-warehouse labs in 2021, announced that Costco has partnered with category leader Shutterfly to offer a 51-percent discount and free shipping on orders priced above $49. Beginning Jan. 11, Costco customers can transfer photo... Read More
Tamron goes direct in Canada News 

Tamron goes direct in Canada

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Tamron Americas, (formerly Tamron USA), based in Commack, NY, announces it is responsible for direct sales, marketing, and repair service for the Canadian market effective Jan. 1, 2023. Tamron Americas is the direct subsidiary of Tamron Co., Ltd., and is now handling Tamron Photo Lens and Industrial Optics business for all of North and South America. The move will allow... Read More
NRF: Balance between inflation and interest rates is key to avoiding recession Market research 

NRF: Balance between inflation and interest rates is key to avoiding recession

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It’s too soon to say whether the Federal Reserve’s efforts to reduce inflation will lead to a recession, but continuing interest rate hikes increase the chances, said National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. “This year starts with the possibility of easing inflation but also uncertainty,” Kleinhenz said, referring to the interest rate hikes. “There is no easy fix for... Read More
Cimpress releases inaugural ESG report News 

Cimpress releases inaugural ESG report

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Cimpress plc has published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, focused on fiscal year 2022. The report describes Cimpress’ approach in evaluating ESG risks and opportunities as well as our actions and progress against commitments in key areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, responsible forestry, reducing and improving our plastics, support of our small- and medium-sized business customers,... Read More
Top articles from the Dead Pixels Society in 2022 News 

Top articles from the Dead Pixels Society in 2022

GaryPageau
The Dead Pixels Society had another big year, covering all of the photo/imaging industry news. 2022 was another busy year; here are the top stories. Collage.com shuts down Collage.com, the highly-regarded consumer photo gifting site, shut down abruptly last week. The abrupt closure was the subject of quite a bit of cocktail-party talk at the Visual 1st conference, which was going on when the... Read More
Picsart adds AI avatars to feature set New Products Updates 

Picsart adds AI avatars to feature set

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Picsart launched its latest generative AI feature, AI Avatar. The company says the feature uses “advanced machine learning algorithms” to process users’ photos to turn them into unique artistic portraits. Simply upload several selfies into the app and the technology will generate a selection of avatars that resemble you in a variety of different artistic styles including Holiday Cheer, Superhero, Anime,... Read More
Reinvigorating a school portrait business with Mark Hommerding, SchoolPictures.com News Press releases 

Reinvigorating a school portrait business with Mark Hommerding, SchoolPictures.com

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Mark Hommerding, president of SchoolPictures.com in Ypsilanti, MI. In this interview, Hommerding talks about his long career in the volume photography business, including stints with Jolesch, Herff Jones, and Lifetouch, before taking over SchoolPictures.com. Since the takeover, the business has doubled, which has brought with it management challenges. SchoolPictures.com is a... Read More
Ricoh launches project to launch Pentax film cameras News 

Ricoh launches project to launch Pentax film cameras

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Ricoh Imaging Company announced a new project involving the research and development of new PENTAX-brand film camera products. The company said it “will be developing and launching new products and providing aftercare services so experienced film camera users and younger photographers who want to try these cameras for the first time can fully enjoy the experience of film photography.” The... Read More
ImagenAI raises $30 million News 

ImagenAI raises $30 million

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ImagenAI, a provider of AI-powered editing solutions for professional photographers, today announced a $30 million investment led by global growth investor Summit Partners with participation from existing investor NFX. The financing will support continued investment in strategic hiring and M-and-A, expansion of the company’s SaaS product, and further acceleration of Imagen’s rapid growth, the company said. The investment brings the... Read More