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The February issue of PMA magazine is online
February 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The February issue of PMA Magazine – Connecting the Imaging Communities is now available in an interactive format. The browser-based digital edition preserves the publication’s layout, as well as includes hyperlinks and search features. Readers can share and print individual articles, as well as download a PDF for offline reading. Clicking on an article’s headline brings up a new window where users can post articles to social networking sites, email, print a text version, and translate the text into five languages. The February, 2010, edition of PMA magazine Among the highlights: Connections Newsline... [Read the full story]
Marketing
Internet users unhappy with product recommendations
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
eMarketer reports more than half of Internet users were not happy with the product recommendations they received at e-commerce sites in 2009, an increase of 14 percentage points over 2008, according to the ChoiceStream “2009 Personalization Survey.” ChoiceStream attributed the change to heightened consumer expectations as well as a lower level of expertise among e-tailers, many of which are new to automated recommendations. “Shoppers notice recommendations more than they have in the past and, in fact, have come to expect them,” said Lori Trahan, vice president of marketing at ChoiceStream.... [Read the full story]
Retail
Samsung plans to triple smartphone sales this year
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The Washington Post reports Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea, says it plans to triple smartphone shipments this year to more than 18 million units. Samsung is the world’s second-biggest cellphone, and is aiming to get a foothold in the fast-growing smartphone market. Samsung and rival LG Electronics Inc. together account for more than 30 percent of the overall cellphone market, but hold very small pieces of the smartphone market. “There’ll be a big change in our smartphone strategy this year,” the paper quoted Shin Jong-kyun, head of Samsung’s mobile... [Read the full story]
Earnings
Retailers announce stronger financial results for January
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Several retailers saw signs of hope in January, as sales increased for many. Here’s a look: BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc., Natick, Mass., reported that total sales for the month of January 2010 increased by 13.0 percent to $742.6 million from $656.9 million in January 2009. On a comparable club basis, January sales increased by 8.4 percent, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of approximately 5.5 percent. Excluding gasoline sales, merchandise comparable club sales increased by 2.9 percent in January. A calendar shift in the timing of the Super Bowl from January last year to February... [Read the full story]
Trends
PMA DAta Watch: Digital camera sales this past December a slight improvement over the past couple of years
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
According to PMA Marketing Research, typically, 30-40 percent of digital camera sales occur in the last quarter of any given year. With a faltering economy, this past November and December were extremely rough for retailers. Once again, the year as a whole was not favorable for digital camera manufacturers and retailers. Digital camera unit sales were down 2 percent in December 2009 compared to the same month last year, reports the latest PMA Monthly Printing and Camera Trends Report. November was a little better as unit sales were up 2 percent compared to the previous year. In December 2008,... [Read the full story]
Photo Specialty
Something’s new at Henry’s
February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
There’s something new on the horizon for Canadian photo retail chain Henry’s, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, according to a story which will be published in the March edition of PMA Newsline Canada. According to company president Ian Landy, the company is in process of winding down its downtown Toronto outlet center, with a new one scheduled to open in neighboring Mississauga in early March. The new outlet store will have a different “look,” says Landy, who noted further information about it will be released shortly. Joining the staff at the new location will be Ray... [Read the full story]
New products
Canon announces new cameras, video plug-in
Canon U.S.A. Inc., Lake Success, N.Y., introduced the new flagship model for the Rebel DSLR line: the Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR camera. It includes a variety of new features for photographic assignments as varied as grabbing that action shot from the sidelines or creating memorable family portraits, including:...
[Continue reading: Canon announces new cameras, video plug-in]Sanyo debuts three full HD, 14 MP cams
Sanyo North America Corp., Chatsworth, Calif., introduces three new cameras, the VPC-GH2, VPC-CG102, and VPC-CG20, featuring Full HD 1080 60i (1920-by-1080) video and up to 14 MP photo capability. Offering style, performance and value, these new additions provide a convenient way to capture both videos and photos in...
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Olympus unveils new PEN E-PL1, two lenses
Olympus PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm lens Olympus America Inc., Center Valley, Pa., today unveiled the Olympus PEN E-PL1, a third-generation PEN-style camera features a simple design and interface, but it is still packed with features, including pop-up flash and a 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor. “Many of today’s consumers...
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Nikon introduces seven CoolPix compact digital cameras
Nikon CoolPix P100 Nikon Inc., Melville, Calif., today introduced seven new CoolPix compact digital cameras, marrying performance and design for an enhanced user experience. Nikon introduced a CMOS sensor and 26x optical zoom lens into the flagship Performance Series with the new CoolPix P100. Because of the growing...
[Continue reading: Nikon introduces seven CoolPix compact digital cameras]Lensbaby to showcase two new optics at PMA 2010
At PMA 2010, being held Feb. 21-23, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., Lensbaby will unveil two new additions to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System – the Fisheye Optic and Soft Focus Optic. Each optic is available for use with the Lensbaby Composer and Muse. In addition, the Soft Focus Optic is...
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Newsline Shorts
Nokia comments on class action
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”Best Innovator Award“ for CeWe Color
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Online photo-editing application Picnik, Seattle, Wash., announced 1 billion photos...
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Teleplan Camera Repair, Frisco, Texas, recently added a free camera recycling service....
Rite Aid customers and associates donate more than $765,000 for Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Customers and associates of Rite Aid Inc., Camp Hill, Pa., have donated more than...
New web gallery raises recovery funds for Haiti with fine art photographs
Launched today at www.printsforhaiti.com is a photo gallery sale to benefit Haiti....
In response to the growing plate demand in China and the Asia Pacific region, Eastman...
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The February issue of PMA magazine is online
The February issue of PMA Magazine – Connecting the Imaging Communities is...
PMA launches “CamerasAtPMA” site to track PMA 2010 camera introductions
With PMA 2010 just a few weeks away, PMA has launched CamerasAtPMA.com, a website...
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