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DBL Kicks Off Black Friday Promotions
By TWICE Staff, November 9, 2009Scottsdale, Ariz. - DBL Distributing, a division of Ingram Micro, has released its new Black Friday flyer to dealers and online retailers nationwide. More -
RadioShack Getting iPhone
By Alan Wolf, November 9, 2009Fort Worth, Texas - RadioShack will begin carrying Apple's iPhone, filling a critical void in its mobility assortment and strategy. More -
Sony Materials For Authorized Dealers Updated
By Alan Wolf, November 9, 2009San Diego - Sony Electronics is updating its in-store and online marketing material to better convey the advantages of purchasing Sony products through authorized dealers. More -
Stereo Exchange Marks Silver Anniversary
By TWICE Staff, November 6, 2009
New York - Stereo Exchange went into business 25 years ago by selling used stereo equipment from a small, cramped room in the city, but now it's a block-long Greenwich Village institution.
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Conn's Q3 Sales Fall, Chains' Oct. Sales Rise
By Alan Wolf, November 5, 2009Beaumont, Texas - Conn's said a weak local economy hurt sales during its fiscal third quarter, while national discount chains posted modest improvements in October. More -
hhgregg Q2 Profits Up 46%
Alan Wolf, November 5, 2009Indianapolis - hhgregg said it grew its second-quarter profits 46 percent by increasing sales, lowering costs and maintaining gross margins. More -
Sears Takes Jenn-Air From Lowe's, Home Depot
By Alan Wolf, November 5, 2009Hoffman Estates, Ill. - Sears will become the sole national retailer of Jenn-Air appliances after the new year, supplanting existing distribution deals between the super-premium Whirlpool brand and Lowe's and The Home Depot. More -
CES: Sustainable Planet Exhibit Bigger In '10
TWICE Staff, November 4, 2009Arlington, Va. - The Sustainable Planet CE Spotlight, an exhibit area set for the 2010 International CES, will increase by more than 40 percent vs. the 2009 show. More
CE News from the Web
ZAGG Executives to Present at Merriman Curhan Ford Investor Summit 2009 - Zibb.com
Source: Comtex
Date: 11-06-2009 06:00:01 GMTTIVO INC Earnings Call scheduled for Tue, Nov 24 (CCBN)
Source: biz.yahoo.com
Date: 11-05-2009 00:07:05 GMTWalmart begins home theater installation program
Source: Video Business
Date: 10-23-2009 00:00:00 GMTBest Buy's Blu-ray players now stream Netflix
Source: www.betanews.com
Date: 10-20-2009 15:58:23 GMTBarnes & Noble to sell own electronic reader: report
Source: www.reuters.com
Date: 10-09-2009 01:17:41 GMT
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