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Executive Insight: What’s Next For The Retail Environment In Home Audio?
In an on-demand world, how can the consumer electronics industry continue creating immersive experiences and demonstrations?
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VIDEO: The New Age Electronics Outlook—Part 3—with Steve Koenig
Fred Towns, president of New Age Electronics, and Steve Koenig, vice president of research at the CTA, break it all down from what’s hot...
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Supply Shortages And Port Delays Driving Holiday Shoppers To Start Early This Season
“Elongation of the holiday time period is the new trend, in light of all the constraints around the country and with port delays,...
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Another View: Budgeting For Growth
It’s time to plan for 2022. Do you know what your marketing budget should look like?
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Whirlpool Brand Cleans Up With The Industry’s First 2 In 1 Removable Agitator Washer
For more than 100 hundred years, Whirlpool brand knows its way around home appliances—and how to design them to improve how families give and...
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Forward-looking Leader Committed To Bringing Better Air Quality
After months of lockdown and social distancing, the global consumption trends have changed significantly. According to the Grand View Research report, the market size...
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5 Factors That Could Spike Electronics Manufacturing Costs
The semiconductor chip shortage is currently wreaking havoc on several industries, including consumer electronics and automotive. The demand is much higher than the supply,...
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Understanding The Pandemic’s Lasting Impact On The Consumer
There is no denying that the pandemic changed the way Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z shop
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THX Ltd. Hits A High Note With THX Onyx™
THX Ltd. is known for many things. Who, for instance, isn’t familiar with the iconic THX Deep Note that plays at the start of...
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Unbreakable Trust
Suited for businesses of any size, the recently launched Allstate Protection Plans Express puts retailers in good hands with a great brand.
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Game On: Why Integrators Should Take Advantage Of Gaming Installations
Gaming audio will act as a gateway to a better understanding of what multi-channel audio can bring to the home
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UPDATED: Holiday Shipping Delays In 2021 — When To Ship Your Gifts
Finding that shipping sweet spot will be even trickier this year as shipping delays once again rock the nation
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Executive Insight: Is There A Gamer In The House?
Though PC and mobile gamers exist in greater numbers, console gamers represent the biggest opportunity for integrators
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HDMI 2.1-Enhanced Games, TVs To Offer Retailers A Bit Of Holiday Cheer
With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, retailers looking to cash in on the gaming market should begin focusing on HDMI® 2.1-enabled...
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Executive Insight: Revisiting Managing Inventory And Vendor Partnerships In Times of Uncertainty
How we have been managing our inventory to keep ahead of the backorders
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Another View: Tech That Elevates Your Health
Getting off the couch is a little easier with these devices
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Revenge Travel, Experiences Boost Sales of Technology
Consumers scoop up new tech to take on their 2021 adventures
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Another View: Breaking the Sound Barrier – How To Talk To Your Friends About High Quality Audio
Good quality sound finally matters again
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Another View: Creating A Culture Of Engaged Producers
It’s been said that culture eats strategy for breakfast—but is company culture actually the result of strategy?
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How Retailers Can Guide Shoppers In A Back-To-Normal Back-To-School Season
How is your back-to-school strategy shaping up?
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Four Ways Manufacturers (And Retailers) Can Prepare Themselves For The Aging Workforce
Retirement is coming sooner than you think, is your business ready?
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No AC? No Problem. Smart Shades Keep You Cool In Style
Many people don’t realize the degree to which windows play a role in temperature regulation
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How COVID Changed Consumer Shopping Behaviors Forever
Companies should be willing to adopt new technologies to help customers find what they need and build brand loyalty
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State Of The Industry: Distributors Are More Important Than Ever Before
Distributors have an opportunity to go beyond being a source for products alone as they support the industry
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4K TVs Should Have Saved 3D – Here’s What Went Wrong
Opinion: 4K and 3D would have made a great pair
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Executive Insight: Livestreaming Is Booming, And It’s Here To Stay
Livestreaming is here to stay, and brings new opportunities to manufacturers, residential audio and video integrators in the upcoming year
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The State of Outdoor AV
Outdoor audio and video has been a strong category for many years, andthe increased demand has made this category become more affordable.
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Another View: How To Win The War For Talent In The Gig Economy
Companies can’t afford to ignore the powerful lure, especially among young people, of working this way
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Beko’s Fresh Approach to Appliances Prompts Personal and Planetary Health
With more than 25 years in the appliance industry, president Zach Elkin leads the Beko U.S., Inc. charge as the global domestic brand continues...
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VIDEO: The New Age Electronics Outlook with Fred Towns and Gary Shapiro
For those wondering when the big reopen will be—it’s now! It’s not quite business as usual, but there’s a definite buzz as retailers welcome...
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The New Age Electronics Outlook Part 2 – Forecasting the year for retailers with Fred Towns and Industry Friends
Launching as a three-part series, The New Age Electronics Outlook brings New Age Electronics president Fred Towns and selected industry friends together to share...
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Three Expanding Smart Home Opportunities For Integrators
As the world (and especially North America) starts to emerge from more than a year of COVID, those trends have begun to crystallize into...
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Q&A With Fred Towns, President, New Age Electronics
Insights on distribution channel, trends and helping retailers succeed
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iCIMS Survey Finds Only 2% Of College Seniors Want To Work Remotely Full-Time
Nearly 60 percent of HR professionals are specifically looking to fill entry-level job positions in the coming months, but hiring professionals and Gen Z...
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Executive Insight: A Unique Moment In Time
As history has shown us, our wants and needs don’t just stop, they shift
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Target This Overlooked Talent Pool to Help Meet Workforce Demands
When it comes to filling open positions, it’s critical for manufacturers to “leave no stone unturned
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Tips for Returning Employees To Work
A return to in-person work in one form or another is imminent. Whether organizations bring back their entire staff, schedule a staggered presence, or...
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Executive Insight: Professional Development – Your Business Depends On It
Whether investing in personal growth or building employee skills, the real value of education is far-reaching
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Top 8 Ways To Get Customers To Purchase From You Instead Of Amazon
There are plenty of things you can try to bring shoppers back to your site and out of the clutches of the Amazon giant
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Another View: Retail Braces for the Return of the (Digital) Shopper
Multiple surveys show consumers still want a digital-first experience, even after vaccinations
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Executive Insight: Remarkable Growth Ahead And Major Data Updates
The National Retail Federation expects the economy to grow 6.6 percent this year, the highest level since 7.2 percent in 1984