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Twice - February 27,2006

Dave Workman, former president/CEO of Ultimate Electronics and a prior board member of the Progressive Retailers Organization (PRO) Group, has been hired by PRO as its new executive director

News

Accessories

Lowepro Line Makes Debut At PMA

Laserline MP3 Case Features Speaker

Bag Withstands Daily Bumps Grinds

Body Glove Intros iPod nano Case

RhinoSkin iPod Case Offers Special Plastic Proection

Collapsible Wooden Storage Boxes Debut

Toolbox Boombox From Sakar Hits Nail On The Head

Gamers Store Full PSP Collection In Single Case

Laptop Case Addresses Work Play Situations

Backpacks Carry iPod MP3 Player In Clear Pocket

Motion Systems Intros Camera Case Line

Milante Brings Von Dutch To Mobile Phones

Allsop CD Album Tunes To Today s Lifestyle

Waterproof CD Case Protects To 65 Feet

Tote Fuses Fashion Technology

Belkin Shipping iPod Case Duo

Naneu Bag Targets Urban Consumers

Stylish Laptop Bag Launch Features Two Lines

Sumdex Cross Over Bag Allows All Purpose Use

Targus Cases Designed For Digital Lifestyles

National Geographic Bogen Team For Photo Bags

Home Audio

Audiovox Puts Stamp On XM s Passport Tuner

NHT Puts Brand On Component Electronics

CEA Plans Powered Sub Test Standards

Major Appliances

Gregg Appliances Sales Climb 10 6

Electrolux Sales Rise 17 6 Takes Loss

Home Depot Sales Grow 15 9

Whirlpool Maytag Delay Merger

Business News

By The Numbers

Continued Growth Seen In Digital Photo Printing By Consumers

Communications

PDA Phone Adds Wi Fi VoIP Turn By Turn GPS Navigation

Motorola Ericsson Napster Boost Music Downloading Cellphones

Computer Technology

Philips Develops Media Bridge Device
Digital Bridge Devices Flounder At Retail
Dell Shows Double Digit Net Growth
Fujitsu s Unveils First Core Duo Notebook PC
Avanquest Ships Line Of iPod Software Titles

Mobile Electronics

MERA Battles St Louis Law on Car Audio
Infinity Enters Best Buy
Portable Navigation Could Hit 2 Million Units
Retailers OEM Integration Is Great Now How Do I Sell It
TomTom Boosts Market Share
KnowledgeFest Opens March 4

Video/Home Satellite

MovieBeam HDTV Service Hits Retail Shelves
Canon Unveils Front Projectors

Viewpoint
VOD s Threat To HD Optical Discs
Digital Imaging
Retail Printing Finds Need for Speed
Ultra Zooms Take Up Less Room
DigiCams At PMA Take A Shot In The Dark
HP Re enters Retail Printing Market
DSC Economy Class Boasts First Class Features
Custom Networking
LukWerks Video Security Hits Retail
CEA Readies Custom Speaker Installation Guide
ADA Adding 1st Touch Screen 2nd Receiver
Retailing/E-tailing
Installers Meeting Dealer Demand
Assurant New Products Program Bode Well
Will PCs Rule The Custom Install Roost
In Home Services The Next Battleground
Three MARTA Dealers Join Nationwide
E tail Installs Coming But Not There Yet