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Twenty-Five Years Later: The Launch We Rebuilt In A Week
On September 25, 2001, XM Satellite Radio went on the air thirteen days late, with a plan that was seven days old. The retailers...
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Appliances
When Appliance Prices Rise, One Deal Doesn’t Fit Every Shopper
A broken refrigerator and a dream kitchen call for different incentives
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Nora Gomez On Human Intelligence, AI And The Future Of Retail
Exclusive interview with the founder and CEO of Next Generation Growth
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The Smart Home’s Next Challenge Isn’t Innovation. It’s Seamless Integration
Consumers are on board with connected living. Now, they expect their devices to dependably work together
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How Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Can Turn Trade-In Programs into a Long-Term Upgrade Strategy
Five considerations for building a more effective trade-in strategy
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Impacts Of Permanent Daylight Saving Time On The Smart Home Market
Will it “spring us forward” – or cause us to “fall back”?
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As Technology Costs Rise, Consumers Have More Options To Save On Smartphones
Trade-in and resale programs can give consumers a trusted way to get the technology they need
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Exclusive Interview: Kevin Hamann, Managing Director Of RadioShack USA
Insights into the U.S. revival and next steps of a legacy brand
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Savant’s JC Murphy: Smart Technology Is Becoming A Foundational Part Of The Home
The Savant chief commercial officer talks luxury residential development, AI, energy management and the changing opportunity for integrators, retailers and manufacturers
Appliances
The Future Of The Kitchen Is More Human Than High-Tech
Allowing homeowners to focus less on the appliances themselves and more on the people and moments they bring together
Accessories
Gaming Audio Growth Accelerates As New Gamers Enter Emerging Markets
The challenge for brands is no longer simply attracting gamers - it's convincing them to upgrade
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As Automation Companies Grow, The Biggest Challenge Is Maintaining Technical Quality While Scaling Operations
Growth itself is not the problem. Uncontrolled growth is
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The Floor Staff Didn’t Get Replaced By AI, They Got Undermined By It
Technology isn't the enemy here; the question is, how will you build a bridge between the two?
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Beyond The Promotional Lift: What Early Summer Sales Reveal About Future Consumer Behavior
Consumers remain willing to spend, but they are becoming far more intentional
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When Durability Matters: Choosing Between Silicon Carbide And Silicon Nitride Igniters
How material advances in hot surface igniters are expanding reliability across gas appliance applications
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In AI-Powered Home Security, Human Judgment Still Matters
As AI becomes more commonplace in security systems, human discernment and intervention remain essential for earning consumer trust
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TV Pricing Is Resetting As Promotions Intensify And Premium Dynamics Shift
The global TV market is entering a new pricing phase
Accessories
Streaming Changed How We Watch TV – Now It’s Changing Where We Put It
A subtle but significant transformation
Appliances
Exclusive Q&A With Ralph Newhouse, CEO Of CHEFMAN And CHEF iQ
“The next 5 years are going to be incredibly transformative"
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The Headphones Market Isn’t Slowing. It’s Diverging
The middle is where the battle is shifting
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Why A Headset Has Become An Essential Business Tool When Working From Home
Investing in noise-cancelling headsets can significantly improve the work-from-home experience
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The Provenance Gap And Refurbished Device Supply Chains
As the refurbished tech category matures, a gap is opening up between how devices are being bought and sold
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When AI Agents Have House Keys: An Installer’s View From The Service Queue
The early failure pattern is access management, not lock failure
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Why Audio Consistency Matters More Than Ever In Today’s Dynamic Collaboration World
Voice authenticity is crucial for effective and effortless conversations
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Your Next TV Might Pick Itself: How AI-Driven Recommendation Engines Are Replacing The Buying Journey
The question worth asking isn't whether this matters. It's how far it's already gone
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Beyond the Buzzwords: What “Smart Home” Actually Means In 2026
A modern smart home isn’t defined by how many gadgets it contains
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RGB TV Makers Are Fumbling The Chance To Dethrone OLED TVs, Because They Can’t Decide If The Next-Gen Tech Is The Most Premium Option Or Not
RGB is the next big premium TV tech, right? Well, depends who you ask…
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Ditch The Small Burner – How Bridge Elements Have Made Induction Cooking A Breeze
Expand your cook zones to unleash new potential
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The Velocity Of Innovation: Four Lessons From 37 Years On The Front Lines Of Consumer Electronics
Jim Sanduski imparts words of wisdom from his four-decade journey
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The AI Risk Nobody In Consumer Electronics Is Talking About: Autonomous Agents With Your House Keys
There's a quieter, far more consequential shift happening
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Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand For Pre-Owned Smartphones
New data released from Circana and B-Stock
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The Warranty Conversation
Three smart ways independent retailers can add extended protection (and real value) to their sales
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The Business Case For Sustainability: Engaging With Consumers To Drive Conscious Consumerism
Balancing profit and purpose in sustainable retail
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2025–2026 Trends: Home Appliances
Insights into popular and ongoing trends in the appliance category
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Super Bowl ‘Steals’: Short-Term Rentals Rattle Consumer Electronics Chains
Consumers may call it “borrowing” or “renting,” but buying a TV for a Super Bowl party — with every intention of returning it —...
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Executive Insight: Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
You are if you’re not planning a post-holiday push
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If The Calculator Wasn’t The End Of Learning, AI Won’t Be The End Of Work
AI needs governance, not fear or hype
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Retrofit vs New-Build: How Dealers Can Maximize Opportunities With The Right Automated Shades
Opportunities are expanding for dealers who can offer a wide range of different types of installs
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Electronics Recycling And Trade-In Programs Can Help Build Brand Loyalty
Retailers can step in to help connect people to useful electronics recycling resources
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Exclusive Interview: Circana’s Marshal Cohen On The Holiday Purchase Intentions Consumer Survey
Consumers are starting their shopping earlier, not buying other products as often