Tag Archives: Photo Retail

New Dye Sub Printer Launched at London Trade Show

After months of speculation, the UK finally caught its first glimps of the new printer from Citizen – the OP900ii
Photomart, the Pan-European distributor for Citizen, unveiled the new OP900ii at the Societies 2012 Trade Show. This new dye sub (an update of the original OP900) has caused serious shock-waves in the market by bridging the gap between the smaller/lighter printers and the larger/higher capacity dye subs.

Visit “Pixel Show” at royal venue in Hertfordshire and receive £100!

After three successful years at the London Marriott on Grosvenor Square, the “number one UK trade event” will be relocating to one of London’s grandest old country estates, The Grove. The beautiful and historic country home which is situated on the estate was also once the venue for lavish house parties hosted by the 5th Earl of Clarendon and attended by various distinguished guests including the late Queen [...]

Bloomberg says Kodak is prime acquisition target

In a telephone interview with Bloomberg, Walter Todd, who helps manage $950 million at Greenwood Capital in Greenwood South Carolina USA, says Kodak have “missed the boat with the transition to digital but they do have some valuable assets”. It is estimated that the Rochester based company may be holding patents worth five times more than the business itself, making the 131- year-old camera company a prime acquisition target [...]

RIOTS: Advice for businesses & photographers

Mr. Starling advised shop owners that: “Most commercial insurance policies will cover businesses for damage to their premises, including the interruption to their business as a result. Some policies will also cover those businesses which are not damaged, but whose trade is affected by the aftermath.”

Mr. Starling further advised shop owners [...]

Critical Kodak patents FOR SALE

Kodak has previously outlined similar plans but earlier this week, writing in the Wall Street Journal confirmed that Kodak will also sell off one of their most valuable patents, the image-previewing patent. It was further reported that the image-previewing patent is currently at the centre of a legal dispute between Kodak and smart phone manufacturers, Apple and Research In Motion (RIM) over patent right infringements [...]

Wildings Digital Camera Centre shuts its doors

Amateur Photographer magazine has reported the closure of all seven North West based Wildings Digital Camera Centres and that staff are currently unwilling to provide any explanation for the closures or for how long the shops will remain closed. According to records held by the Companies House, Wilding Photographic Ltd. is still trading as normal.
It has also been reported that staff at the Alderley Road store were “clearing stock” on Thursday, 30th June [...]