SYDNEY, Australia — Kodak and Myer have announced a new partnership that makes Kodak the official supplier of photo-lab service for Myer customers. According to a news release, the service will be rolled out nationally to all Myer stores and will be called "Kodak at Myer." The partnership, which was finalized on Oct. 16, will see an initial nine Myer stores fitted with Kodak digital picture labs and kiosks. "Kodak is delighted to be announcing this new partnership with Myer," said Grant Smith, general manager of Kodak Australasia's Consumer Digital Group. "We were selected as the preferred partner for Myer after careful consideration and evaluation of all the available options. Both companies felt strongly about the synergies in our respective brands, including the onus that we both place on quality in terms of the products and services we offer and the values on which we run our businesses."
Kodak at Myer will offer Myer customers both in-store and online services with dedicated photo labs or at Kodak kiosks located throughout the store, or through a dedicated online portal on the Myer Web site. Available services include: specific print styles including varying sizes, colors and the addition of borders; monthly and annual calendars; collages; greeting cards; picture CDs and Kodak's new Picture Movie DVD, which was launched earlier this year. In addition to the traditional photo printing services, a complete collection of memorable photo gift ideas such as coffee cups, key rings, beer coolers, t-shirts, fridge magnets, puzzles, photo books and even canvas prints are also available. Customers will be able to choose to have the products delivered to their home or to pick up in store.
