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Lowe’s Ditches Iris, Looks to Exit Smart Home Business
Lowe’s to exit ‘under-performing, non-core’ home automation business by finding a buyer for its Iris Smart Home business.
Best Buy to Focus on Total Tech Support as ‘Giftable’ Holiday Item
Best Buy reports strong Q3 revenues and ups forecasts for 2019. In-Home Advisors and Total Tech Support programs will spur growth.
Should You Add Surcharge to Clients Who Pay by Credit Card?
Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum advises integrators to be careful about adding credit card surcharges.
Sonos Posts Record-Breaking Sales; Stock Rises and Falls
Sonos reports annual sales of $1.137B, up 15%, with Q4 2018 sales of $273M, up 27%. Smart home wireless audio company attributes IKEA and direct online sales as growth factors.
Are Integrators Ready to be ‘Energy Automation Contractors’?
Sonnen aims to create a new category of smart home integrators who unite solar, energy storage, vehicle charging stations, and intelligent circuit breakers with lighting, shades and thermostats.
7 Evolving Trends for Upscale Brands in 2019: Luxury Institute Report
Luxury Institute research shows luxury brands need to evolve in 2019. Smart home virtual reality technology among the ‘new luxury’ brands appealing to Millennials.
ADT Optimistic About Amazon Alexa; Reports Q3 Revenues Up 6%
ADT reports quarterly revenue of $1.15 billion, up 6 percent, primarily due to ADT Pulse smart home growth. Amazon Company looks to bring alarm voice response directly to law enforcement vehicles.
Control4 Reports Record Revenues, but Stock Plunges … Why?
Smart-home maker Control4 reaps a record $71.6M in revenues for Q3 2018, beats on earnings, reports strong home builder adoption … but CTRL shares tumble on lowered Q4 guidance.