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California TV Ban Even Worse Than We Thought
The California Energy Commission’s ruling treats all TVs the same, regardless of the application. California retailers will suffer.

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Zip Express President: Walmart/NEW Validate Zip’s Biz Model
Zip founder Chris Mauzy was "deeply concerned" about the similarity between his A/V and PC install business and that of NEW's Walmart install program; now he's flatteredView this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/19 at 08:20 AM
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Zip Express Teams with Shopko for Installs of CE, PC and Furniture
image Shopko, a $2 billion Midwest retailer with 136 stores, will use Zip Express to install A/V, home networks and furniture.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/18 at 07:23 AM
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Walmart, NEW Talk Installation Program
image The retailer rolled out a TV, home theater and computer installation program administered by a third-party installer network. Both companies discuss the venture.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 11/17 at 07:45 AM
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Monday, November 16, 2009

Tweeter Brand Up for Sale
image Liquidator is accepting bids on Tweeter's intellectual property until Nov. 30. "National retailers" are among the bidders.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 11/16 at 02:50 PM
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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Consumers Not Quitting on Circuit City
image CircuitCity.com has “reactivated” the chain’s old customer base, according to positive Q3 2009 earnings.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 11/12 at 09:07 AM
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Best Buy to Exhibit at 2010 CES
image The big-box retailer will make its CES debut in Las Vegas on Jan. 7-10, 2010. CEO Brian Dunn was recently named to the executive board of the Consumer Electronics Association.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 11/11 at 09:24 AM
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Best Buy Selling Fitness Equipment
image Big-box retailer rolls out the "natural extension" of its business in 40 stores across the United States.View this story
Posted by Steve Crowe on 11/11 at 07:00 AM
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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Is H1N1 Good for Integrators?
image Consumers fearful of shopping at crowded retailers.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/29 at 11:32 AM
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Monday, October 26, 2009

Insignia Combines Blu-ray Player, Netflix Streaming for $99
image New NS-BRDVD3 threatens Roku, whose $99 Netflix streamer does not include any type of DVD player; Insignia provides more Netflix Watch Instantly features than competitorsView this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/26 at 11:58 AM
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Friday, October 23, 2009

Walmart Offering TV, PC, Home Theater Installation
image For $99, consumers get a pre-installation consultation, package clean-up, tutorial, and follow-up visit.View this story
Posted by Steve Crowe on 10/23 at 11:10 AM
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Best Buy, hhgregg Fight for Circuit City’s Customers
Best Buy is focused on the holiday selling season, while hhgregg is invading Circuit City’s strongest markets.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 10/06 at 01:31 PM
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Monday, October 05, 2009

Wal-Mart Shrinks DVD Department
Retailer wants to make room for higher-end products, reduce clutter; studios can't be pleased.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/05 at 12:05 PM
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Rumors of Control4 at Best Buy are Greatly Exaggerated
image Control4 may expand presence at Best Buy's Magnolia Home Theater, but Geek Squad installers are Control4-certified, and home automation products are custom-installed.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/22 at 06:16 AM
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Blockbuster to Close 960 Stores by End of 2010
image Competition from Netflix, Vudu and Redbox has hit movie rental chain hard. About 18% of Blockbuster's stores are unprofitable.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/16 at 06:55 AM
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Best Buy Q2 Earnings Drop 22% to $158 Million
image Big-box retailer's revenue increased 12%, helped along by store openings. Comparable store sales declined 3.9%.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/15 at 10:37 AM
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