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(December 2020) RPI Print has been a leading white label print provider for many years and has expanded its market reach and the breadth of products it can produce. Rick Bellamy has been CEO of RPI Print since 2009 and provided some insights into the company’s strategy and his opinions on market dynamics going forward.

(November 2020) In this analysis, photo merchandise prices from several leading vendors in the market are compared. The companies included are online vendors and major retailers who have physical and online stores. This report tracks the prices of five popular paper-based photo merchandise products that are sold in the US market, including photo books, cards and calendars in popular sizes.

(November 2020) The ongoing decline of the digital camera market combined with the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic have had a caustic effect on camera companies’ financials.  This report analyzes the latest quarterly financial statements issued by Canon, Nikon, and Sony and reveals just how big the impacts have been on each company and what they are doing in response.

(November 2020) This report provides photo print prices for 4" x 6", 5" x 7", and 8" x 10" prints to provide a comparison among leading retail and online print vendors. It also gives an update on print promotions from each of the vendors covered.

(October 2020) The 2020 US Photo Merchandise Forecast Report is a written summary of the five-year forecast for photo cards, photo books, photo calendars and specialty photo pritns/wall decor. It includes a summary of overall market drivers and barriers, as well as forecast methodology and key recommendations. Each product section also includes key charts and forecast numbers, along with analyst commentary.

(September 2020) This report provides photo print prices for 4" x 6", 5" x 7", and 8" x 10" prints to provide a comparison among leading retail and online print vendors. It also gives an update on print promotions from each of the vendors covered.