Distributor credits its ‘buy online – pick-up in-store’ strategy with helping boost key categories, including outdoor, kitchen and gaming.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
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200-Foot Yacht Is Ideal Application for Modulus Media Server
Boca Tech and Automation installs 2 Modulus Media M1 servers and 10 MX1 Clients to capture and record streaming content for later viewing while out at sea.
19 Million Renters Just Got Access to Google Nest Thermostats
MDU service provider RealPage brings Google Nest thermostats to its property management partners worldwide.
Deep Dive: Research Reveals Hard Data on Business Software Usage, Preferences in 2020
The exclusive CE Pro Software Deep Dive Study finds custom integration companies spend $2,881 per year on business software solutions, employ 6 programs to manage their operations.
Rich Radimer to Retire from ProAct Sales After 40 Years
Longtime independent rep Rich Radimer has announced that effective January 1. 2021, he will be retiring from ProAct sales after 40 years. Radimer, who will maintain the ownership of Custom Partners (his distribution business in the Catalyst Group), announced his...
Removing Obstacles to Keep Work Flowing Along
D-Tools CEO Randy Stearns discusses how integration companies can use D-Tools to identify and reduce “bottlenecks” to boost profitability
SnapAV’s Eric Harper Earns 2020 CE Pro Masters Honor
After decades of service to the AV industry for companies like Onkyo and SnapAV, Eric Harper has earned a place in the CE Pro Masters.
Savant’s Cary Christie Enters 2020 CE Pro Masters
The audio industry owes a debt of gratitude to Cary Christie for his decades of dedicated service to his craft. He has rightfully earned a spot in the CE Pro Masters.
Allterco’s Shelly Smart Home Products Enter U.S. Market
European Shelly IoT devices make their way to U.S. market. Las Vegas integrator Jorvo targets builders with entry-level smart home solution.
Longtime Magnolia Exec Jimmy Joe Tweten Dies at 69
Jim Tweten, who grew Magnolia Hi-Fi & Video to 18-store chain, then developed Magnolia Home Theater inside Best Buy, dies.
Home Theater Helps Drive Best Buy’s 23% Q3 Revenue Growth
Best Buy cites rises in home theater and appliance sales as drivers for its $11.8B Q3 revenues. Online sales rise 174%.
Integrator Patents Ingenious Pivoting Device for Fireplace TV Mount
Veteran integrator patents Hide-A-Mount extension device to allow a flush MantelMount mount to clear 12-inch fireplace mantel.
