Take 5 Audio Sold; Founder Ralph Cortigiano Retires

Longtime New Haven, Conn.-based audio retailer and custom installation company Take 5 Audio to become part of Middlebury Furniture & Home Design store.

Jan 02, 2020

CE Pro 100 in 2019: Lighting, Recurring Revenue, AI, and Efficiencies

Members of the CE Pro 100 share thoughts on which new technology categories and markets they plan on expanding into, shoring up operations efficiencies, hiring and retaining talent, customer service and RMR strategies.

Jun 05, 2019

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.

Nov 21, 2018

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Home Automation and Alarm Giant Vector Security Adds Retail Location; More Coming

$300 million alarm and smart-home provider Vector Security opens second retail location with hands-on home-automation demos; plans national expansion of retail storefronts.

Nov 14, 2018

A/V Shop Sells Almost $280k in Samsung 8K QLEDs in 4 Hours

CE Pro 100 integrator Just One Touch/Video & Audio Center sells $285K in Samsung 8K TVs during wine-and-cheese event to early adopter clients.

Nov 01, 2018

Alarm-Industry Giant Vector Security Opens Retail Shop, Touts Pro-Installed Home Automation

The 2,300-square-foot store features security demos and smart home automation technology, like the company's own Amazon Alexa skills used to control smart locks, IoT lighting, and HVAC.

Aug 08, 2018