TWICE - June 7, 2004

Warren Chaiken's new title at Almo Corp. was incorrectly stated in the May 17 issue (p. 4). The former senior VP has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of the Philadelphia-based independent appliance and electronics distributor.

• Accessories
• GE/Sanyo Unit Hits Flexibility
• Jabra Unit Offers 8 Talk Hours
• Maxell Improves Hands-Free Headset
• Fellowes Debuts Earglove Unit With Extension Microphone
• Bluetooth-Compatible Headset Debuts
• Plantronics Introduces Entry-Level Wireless Headset
• Sony Ear-Clip Headset Claims Best-Selling Headphone Lineage
• Sennheiser Offers Mobile Unit Featuring Voice Recognition
• Belkin Delivering Bluetooth Headset, Plus Adapter Version
• Gentec Headset Plays Up Earpiece Speaker
• Gemini Bows New Headset
• Bluetooth Adapter Converts Cellphones To Wireless Bluetooth
• Logitech Adds AFH Technology To Bluetooth Headset
• Jasco Hands-Free Unit Offers In-Ear Style
• Headset With Convertible Design Bows

• Business News
• Business Notes
• Lowe's Sales Climb 22% In Fiscal Q1
• Costco Q3 Sales Rise 14%, Net Jumps 29%
• Majaps Help Home Depot Boost Sales 16.2%
• BJ's Sales Grow 12.1%, Comps Up 6.6%

• By The Numbers
• Video Industry Sales Scorecard
• CEA Stats: Lights Back On In Audio

• Communications
• Audiovox Adds PocketPC Phone
• Qualcomm: Multimedia Phones To Change Cellular Business Model
• Will AT&T Corp. Make Retail Connection?

• Computer Technology
• Computer Briefs
• Hewlett-Packard Jumps Into Gaming PC Market
• Dell Intros Fastest PDA

• Digital Imaging
• Digital Camera Vendors Flood Mass Market
• Lexar Secures Kodak Brand For Flash Cards
• Best Buy Forms Unit For Online Photo Processing
• Imaging Briefs

• Home Audio
• More Satellite Boomboxes Roll Out
• Startup Examines Music Downloads Without PCs
• Monster Cable Enters Component Audio

• Mobile Electronics
• Mobile Briefs
• Directed and Clarion Chase Transshippers
• Apple's iPod Seen Transforming Car Audio Business
• Pioneer Promos AVIC-N1 With New Diesel Film

• News
• Top Majap Dealers Boost Sales 10.3%
• Ultimate Reports Higher Q1 Loss, Sales Drop 2%
• Samsung Taps Regis, Joy Philbin To Host Its Annual 'Hope' Dinner
• HTSA Signs Up Two New Members
• Sears Selects Wiz Vet Tasso Koken As CE VP
• CEA: HDTV Helps Increase Home Theater Furniture Sales
• LG Plans Major Role In Monitor, Storage Areas
• Twice People
• Sony Unveils Plasma Trio As Fidler Returns
• Panasonic Sees Gold In Summer Campaign
• VCR/DVD Recorder Is Part Of New Pioneer Line
• Polk Returns To Tweeter After A Decade
• Rex Stores Q1 Sales Drop 7.6%, But Net Income Rose $4.1 Million
• JVC To Launch $20M Ad Campaign
• Retailers Report Strong CE/Majap Sales During May

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Amazon Tops 52 Cyber Stores In Customer Respect
• Brand Source/AVB Donates Goods
• Target Adds LCDs To Assortment
• VOOM Signs BrandsMart
• Retailing Briefs
• It's Color's 50th. Doesn't Anybody Care?
• Sony Brand Tops HDTV At Retail, Survey Says
• Online Sales And Profits Surged In 2003, Study Shows

• Video/Home Satellite
• Vidikron Reaches 200-Dealer Milestone
• Samsung Reveals 1,080p DLP, CableCARD Plans
• DLP TVs Highlight Toshiba Lineup
• Hitachi Unveils CineForm Series Fixed-Pixel TVs

• Viewpoint
• Challenges In Appliance Retailing