DIR December 2016 Editor’s Note
It's December, and some of us are preparing to head out to Las Vegas for CES 2017. We usually have that little thought in...
DIR’s 2016 Dealer of the Year: B&C Camera
Wildly Optimistic about the Future of Photo Retail, B&C Camera Is Focused on Bringing Customers Superb Value, Great Community and the Widest Possible Selection
At...
Strategy Session: B&C Camera
When I called Joe Dumic, president of B&C Camera, to talk about his selection as our 2016 Dealer of the Year, my first question...
Long-Zoom Bridge Cameras for Winter Picture Taking
While the overall point-and-shoot compact camera market continues to shrink, long-zoom P&S cameras remain an attractive option. They provide unmatched, all-in-one versatility and value...
Custom Framing
The most intriguing thing I learned talking to retailers who handle custom framing for their customers wasn’t the first thing I learned. Rather, it...
The Printer Picture: December 2016
Canon imagePress C65 Color Digital Press for Creatives
The first entry in this month's Printer Picture is Canon USA’s imagePress C65 color digital press. The...
Retail Intelligence: Profit from Education III
In my first Retail Intelligence column, “Profit from Education: How to Build a Successful In-Store Education Program,” I discussed the steps needed to design...
Olympus CBG-12 Camera Backpack
Center Valley, PA—Olympus introduced its CBG-12 premium camera backpack, scheduled to be available at the end of December 2016. The compact, rugged pack is...
Canon Selects Final Rebel with a Cause
Melville, NY—Canon USA has been showcasing modern day rebels through its Rebel with a Cause campaign. The project is in honor of the 25th...
Drone USA Appoints New Board Member
New York, NY—Developer and manufacturer of low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and UAV technologies, Drone USA appointed David Y. Williams, Jr., to its board...
