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NRF: Economy “has come a long way” in a year Market research News 

NRF: Economy “has come a long way” in a year

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With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets, and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy has made dramatic progress since the coronavirus pandemic brought activity to a near-standstill this time last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “The economy has come a long way compared with a year ago,” said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, NRF.... Read More
Vaccine, stimulus provides February retail boost, says NRF News 

Vaccine, stimulus provides February retail boost, says NRF

GaryPageau ,
Retail sales gained considerable year-over-year traction in February – despite a monthly slowdown from unusually high numbers in January – as increased COVID-19 vaccination, government stimulus and reduced restrictions on businesses continued to impact the pace of spending, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “February’s retail sales numbers are a minor speed bump on the road to post-pandemic recovery... Read More
NRF says 2020 Holiday Season was “one for the record books” News 

NRF says 2020 Holiday Season was “one for the record books”

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Record holiday season retail sales during the last two months of 2020 reflected the recovering economy but also got a boost from consumer emotions after a stressful year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “This was not a typical holiday season and it took place amid an unprecedented shopping landscape,” Kleinhenz said.  “When we assembled our 2020... Read More
Kodak Moments launches touch-free kiosk News 

Kodak Moments launches touch-free kiosk

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Kodak Moments has announced a touch-free photo-printing kiosk solution for retailer partners. The touch-free technology is already enabled on the company’s Kodak Moments To Go kiosks and can be retrofitted into current Kodak Moments retail products. To use, consumers scan an on-screen QR code and go through the ordering process on their mobile device. Payment and photo fulfillment are then... Read More
The Dead Pixels Society Podcast: Rick Bellamy, CEO of RPI, on the printing market, consolidation and COVID News Podcasts 

The Dead Pixels Society Podcast: Rick Bellamy, CEO of RPI, on the printing market, consolidation and COVID

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Gary Pageau of The Dead Pixels Society talks with Rick Bellamy, CEO of RPI, about the company’s recent acquisition of Blurb, the forces driving industry consolidation, the future of print and RPI’s leadership role in COVID-19 response. RPI is a leading make-on-demand producer of private label personalized print services to businesses around the world, including books, greeting and holiday cards, apparel, and business products for e-commerce companies,... Read More
Henry’s restructuring completed, Stein family retains control News 

Henry’s restructuring completed, Stein family retains control

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The 22-store Canadian photo specialty retailer Henry’s will continue to operate after the Canadian court approved the sale of the company’s assets to Henry Enterprises Inc. from the distressed former owner, Cranbrook Glen Enterprises Ltd. The Stein family, who has owned Henry’s for four generations, will continue to maintain ownership as Henry’s Enterprises. All executive management and the CEO, Gillian Stein,... Read More
Three ways marketing will change post-COVID 19 Marketing News Opinion 

Three ways marketing will change post-COVID 19

GaryPageau ,
  Guest post by Audrey Lipman American businesses spend around $12 billion a year on advertising and marketing. Most business owners realize, without great marketing campaigns, it will be hard to attract a wider audience. 2020 has been unlike any year due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Businesses around the world are having to adapt to the new reality brought... Read More
MailPix offering personalized face masks with optional carbon filters New Products 

MailPix offering personalized face masks with optional carbon filters

GaryPageau ,
MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced personalized face masks are now available. Customers can choose to upload their own photo, choose from pattern, or create their own personalized text message. “During these challenging times, consumers are looking for safe ways to express themselves,” says Fred H. Lerner, CEO and co-founder, MailPix. “A personalized face mask is a colorful... Read More
June retail sales increase but recovery remains uncertain amid Coronavirus resurgence Marketing 

June retail sales increase but recovery remains uncertain amid Coronavirus resurgence

GaryPageau ,
Retail sales rose in June, seeing both a monthly increase and their first year-over-year gain since the beginning of the year as more retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic reopened, but continued COVID-19 outbreaks remain a threat, the National Retail Federation said today. “The retail sales numbers from last month were very encouraging and reflect continued progress... Read More
DNP captures high-school grad photos at Charlotte Motor Speedway News 

DNP captures high-school grad photos at Charlotte Motor Speedway

GaryPageau ,
Many school districts across the country are finding new and unique ways to celebrate the great accomplishments of their graduating seniors despite school shutdowns. Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina took a unique approach with drive-through graduation ceremonies for its ten different schools at Charlotte Motor Speedway. On June 12-13, more than 2,500 seniors and their families were invited to... Read More
Jostens adds safety products to school offerings News 

Jostens adds safety products to school offerings

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Jostens launched Jostens Safety, a line of environmental and personal protective products to help schools meet enhanced safety requirements this fall. Jostens Safety products include personal protection kits of hand sanitizer, facemasks, thermometers, cleaning wipes, and surface disinfectant, as well as environmental signage, social distance floor graphics, and protective barriers for classrooms and cafeterias. The limited supply of products are available... Read More
Jostens adds signatures to digital yearbooks News 

Jostens adds signatures to digital yearbooks

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Jostens announced the release of a new website providing students with free digital yearbook signing pages, in response to COVID-19 separation. After registering at www.yearbooksigning.jostens.com, students can send their personalized web link to friends, requesting them to sign their yearbook. At that point, friends use the online platform to select fonts, colors, and stickers to write a note. As friends contribute... Read More
Shutterfly adds PPE products, donates $750,000 to COVID-19 affected communities New Products News Updates 

Shutterfly adds PPE products, donates $750,000 to COVID-19 affected communities

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Shutterfly Inc. announced the company, via its Shutterfly for Good platform, has donated more than $750,000 to organizations nationwide that are helping communities most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shutterfly has donated $495,000 to multiple organizations such as those supporting the manufacturing and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE), food-related charities, healthcare and more via its partnership with The... Read More