RIP CPI

The news of the abrupt closure of CPI Corp.’s U.S. portrait operations isn’t really news to photo-industry watchers who have watched the portrait-industry challenges over the years. The chain store portrait market has struggled for years, as it struggled to keep approximately 3,000 Sears, Wal-Mart and Babys R Us studios afloat. The misconception is somehow digital photography “did in” CPI.... Read More