TWICE News
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Audiovox, Klipsch Deal ClosesBy Joseph Palenchar, March 2, 2011Hauppauge, N.Y. - Audiovox completed its acquisition of Klipsch Group for $166 million.
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Feb. CE/Majap Retail Sales Fell 4%: MasterCardTWICE Staff, March 2, 2011New York - TV price erosion led sales at CE and appliance stores down 4.1 percent in February, MasterCard reported.
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Panasonic Reveals TV, Blu-ray PricesBy Greg Tarr, March 1, 2011
New York - Panasonic gave the bulk of its spring 2011 TVs and Blu-ray Disc players a formal send-off here Tuesday, detailing new features and formally listing suggested retail prices for the first time since the lines were first unveiled at International CES.
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Panasonic Fills Out Audio Lineup DetailsBy Joseph Palenchar, March 1, 2011
New York - Panasonic revealed the pricing of the new iPod/iPhone-docking compact audio systems and new soundbar in its 2011 audio lineup.
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Capitol Opens CLI Expo RegistrationTWICE Staff, March 1, 2011Eagan, Minn. - Capitol, a leading CE distributor for residential systems and light commercial contractors, announced that online registration for its 2011 CLI Expo is now open.
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Clearwire: Best Buy Ready 4G ServiceJoseph Palenchar, March 1, 2011Kirkland, Wash. - Clearwire said it expects Best Buy to launch its previously announced private-label 4G wireless-broadband service early this year.
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Best Buy Sweetens Major Appliances PotBy Alan Wolf, February 28, 2011Minneapolis - Best Buy has upped the major appliance stakes by offering free delivery and no-interest financing on purchases over $429.
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Microsoft Sees Big Win For KinectBy Greg Tarr, February 28, 2011Redmond, Wash. - Sales of Microsoft's Kinect system for the Xbox 360 console surpassed forecasts for 2010 by a wide margin, according to a report from IHS iSuppli.
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Best Buy Prices 4G Thunderbolt At $299By Joseph Palenchar, February 28, 2011
Minneapolis - Best Buy has priced Verizon's first 3G/4G phone, the HTC ThunderBolt, at $299 after activation, in its Feb. 27 Sunday circular.
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Clarion Gets Social With Promo CampaignBy Joseph Palenchar, February 28, 2011Cypress, Calif. - Clarion is stepping up its social-media profile with the recent launch of an official Facebook page and Twitter account.
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Kindle 3G Gets AT&T Store DistributionJoseph Palenchar, February 28, 2011Dallas - AT&T Wireless stores will begin selling the Kindle 3G at $189 in its company-owned stores starting March 6.
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LG Brings Cinema 3D To The StarsBy Greg Tarr, February 28, 2011
Santa Monica, Calif. - LG Electronics used Oscar weekend to send movie lovers the message that its Cinema 3D LCD TVs will give viewers a more cinema-like 3D experience in the home.
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D&H Pushes Dealers To Promo ‘March Madness'TWICE Staff, February 28, 2011Harrisburg, Pa. - D&H Distributing is reminding its retail customers that with the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament set to begin on March 15, it is a great time to promote TVs and other products.
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MEGA Launching Enhanced e-Tail PlatformTWICE Staff, February 28, 2011
San Antonio - MEGA Group USA will launch an enhanced e-commerce program for member dealers at its bi-annual convention here next week.
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SED Approved For NYSE Amex ListingTWICE Staff, February 28, 2011Tucker, Ga. - SED International Holdings, announced that its common stock has been approved for listing on NYSE Amex.
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Frank Barmakian, 86, Of F.B. Sales, DiesTWICE Staff, February 28, 2011West Newton, Mass. - Frank Barmakian, founder of F.B. Sales, Inc. passed away on February 26th at the age of 86.
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Conn's Frank ResignsBy Alan Wolf, February 28, 2011Beaumont, Texas - Timothy Frank has stepped down as president/CEO of Conn's to pursue other opportunities and has resigned his seat on the retailer's board.
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Consumer Reports Finds Fault With Verizon iPhoneBy Joseph Palenchar, February 25, 2011Yonkers, N.Y. - Consumer Reports won't put the Verizon iPhone 4 on its list of recommended smartphones
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Kicker Partners With SubaruTWICE Staff, February 25, 2011Stillwater, Okla. - Kicker Performance Audio is partnering with Subaru of America to supply OE upgrades in specific models.
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HTC Plans Android CDMA WorldphoneBy Joseph Palenchar, February 25, 2011Bellevue, Wash. - HTC announced that its long-awaited Merge Android smartphone will be its first Android CDMA worldphone.
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