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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Big-box retailer Best Buy also says annual profit will be down 0.5% and same-store sales are flat to down 3 percent for the full fiscal year.View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 12/13 at 06:26 AM
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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Appliance Retailers Invade CE Market

Major appliance dealers are making the move to custom electronics, but CE pros are missing potential opportunities in smart appliances.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/20 at 06:04 AM
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Hundreds of Dealers to Open ‘Connected Source’ Stores

With $3.6B in buying power, dealer group ProSource launches a franchise-like program for independent CE pros to present a united front to consumers. Best Buy beware.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/23 at 10:01 AM
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Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Ultimate Electronics Prepared to Liquidate

Massive sale to follow after the troubled retailer recently filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years.View this story

Posted by Maxine Giza on 02/08 at 11:22 AM
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Thursday, January 06, 2011

Paradigm Goes Retail with New Brand

New brand, Paradigm Shift, includes powered Atom speakers with Airport Express port: “We’re going after a younger demographic."View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 01/06 at 08:32 AM
News, Product News, Audio, Speakers, Events, CES, Big-Box Retailers, (5) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, December 30, 2010

HTSA’s Glikes Chides Manufacturers for Ignoring Custom

He calls 3D and Google TV "stillborn" technologies because the vendors have chosen the big-box channel vs. the custom channel to debut them.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 12/30 at 10:05 AM
News, Displays, TVs, Big-Box Retailers, Buying Group, (9) Comments, Permalink

Monday, November 29, 2010

Technoweek at Mall of America with Apple, Microsoft, Panasonic 3D

Shoppers can get hands-on at Panasonic's extensive 3D exhibit, the popular Apple Store and the brand new Microsoft shop next door during the week of Dec. 8 at MOA in Minneapolis.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/29 at 09:17 AM
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Friday, November 12, 2010

History of Home Automation: Some Things Never Change

After 16 years of covering home automation we still see: no real standards, no retail business model, no utility success stories, no discernible Trojan horse, no relenting of the CE pro install channel.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/12 at 07:34 AM
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Microsoft to Battle Apple at Mall of America

With a shop right across from Apple, Microsoft associates will have a place to "play and visit while they wait for the few customers at their own store."View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/12 at 07:00 AM
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Thursday, September 02, 2010

Must-Read for Clients: Myth of the $99 Install

Any prospect or client who thinks they can get a cheaper A/V install from a big-box retailer should read this piece, which suggests 10 questions they should ask the installer.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/02 at 06:34 AM
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Target’s Free Tech Support: ‘Unclear How Good’ it will be

Like Walmart, Target is shoring up its CE business and related tech support. Minnesota Public Radio wonders "how good the tech support will be"View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/31 at 09:37 AM
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Friday, August 13, 2010

Paradigm, Anthem Stick with Custom-Only Biz Model

While other speaker and receiver manufacturers are broadening distribution, Paradigm speakers and Anthem receivers are "the largest remaining specialty dealer option."View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/13 at 06:42 AM
News, Product News, Audio, Receivers, Speakers, Big-Box Retailers, Spotlight, (7) Comments, Permalink

Monday, August 09, 2010

Best Buy/Magnolia Staff Up for Commercial Integration

Magnolia Audio Video seeks A/V professionals for commercial integration account managers -- CEDIA certification preferred.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/09 at 01:42 PM
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Sound Advice Execs Reclaim Brand, Plan Comeback

Former chairman Peter Beshouri outlines a plan that involves an army of already-trained former employees and collaboration with Jon Myer's own comeback.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 07/21 at 05:57 AM
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Friday, June 04, 2010

Yes, You Can Compete Against Best Buy, Geek Squad

A failure to communicate: Consumers think big-box retailers are really cheap and specialty A/V shops are really expensive.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 06/04 at 08:43 AM
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