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Appliance Industry’s John Riddle Hangs Out His Shingle
There's no moss growing under this industry veteran's feet.
Remembering Dr. Joe Flaherty
Industry colleagues share their memories of the icon of television innovation
Kenwood Promotes Seth Halstead To National Training & Content Development Manager
Will drive new retailer-training initiatives
Fortegra Names Tom Scott Warranty Solutions VP
Will manage service contract, warranty, insurance solutions
Mike Viglas, Classé Audio Co-Founder, Dies At 85
A Canadian truck dealer turned audiophile entrepreneur
Intel CEO Krzanich Resigns Over Past Consensual Relationship With Employee
Board appoints chief financial officer Robert Swan as interim CEO
Appliance Veteran Lenny Paul Dies At 73
Paul spent nearly half a century in the appliance business.
Soundcast Names Tom Dixon Sales/Marketing VP
The appointment represents his return to marketing responsibilities at Soundcast.
JCPenney CEO Marv Ellison Leaving For Lowe’s
Ellison brings 12 years' experience at The Home Depot, where he was head of U.S. retail.
Haier Calling: GE’s Kevin Nolan Reflects On His 1st Year As CEO
Nolan is free to unleash his technical background and Haier’s financial backing on a brave new world of home appliances.
How Z-Wave Sees Its Spot In The Smart Home
In a Q&A, Klein shares his takes on Bluetooth Mesh, the role of the hub and Z-Wave’s place in a voice-controlled future.
Lisa Johnston Named Content Director Of TWICE
Lisa Johnston was named content director of TWICE, the leading source of consumer technology business news and problem-solving insights, TWICE owner NewBay announced. NewBay...
JL Audio Hires Former B&W President Doug Henderson
Audio industry veteran to serve as senior VP, home audio
Memories Of Our Friend John
Business management gurus always seem to drag out the line, “We spend more time with our co-workers than our own families,” and it’s one...
John Laposky, TWICE Leader, 51
John Laposky, TWICE content director and longtime editorial cornerstone, died on April 11, 2018, due to a sudden illness. He was 51.
Remembering Saul Robbins, CE Specialty Retailing Legend
Robbins Founded What Would Become HiFi House in 1955
Remembering Koyo Yokoi, Former TDK Exec
A recording media industry leader and patron of the arts
‘Father Of The Internet’ Takes On The IoT
TCP/IP co-inventor Vint Cerf explains how it could all work.
Toys‘R’Us Founder Charles Lazarus Dead At 94
The retail visionary passes as his creation begins liquidating.
LG, Sharp Name New Sales Execs
Two dovetailing careers continued their DNA-like dance this month.
Amazon Prime Chief Greg Greeley Leaves For Airbnb Post
The man behind the popular membership program is leaving after 18 years for a new role at Airbnb.
Ed Mas Named President Of Voxx Automotive
Tasked with exploring opportunities in electric and autonomous vehicles
Victor Richenstein, CE Pioneer, Holocaust Survivor, Dies At 93
Began importing radios in in 1963
Michael K. Mauler Tapped As New GameStop CEO
Replaces J. Paul Raines, who stepped down in November
Former NPD CE Prez Peter Greene Joins InfoScout
Greene will head the research firm's expansion in the durables and home improvement sectors.
Consumer Technology Association Names Jean Foster Marketing VP
Shapiro cites progress in 'transforming' marketing arm
Innovative Technology Beefs Up Victrola Team
The novelty audio vendor is staffing up for a global expansion.
NBA Star Baron Davis Rebounds As A Tech Entrepreneur
Talking with the Official Sports Ambassador to CES
After A Bit Of Rain, The Stars Are Out At CES
While rain isn’t typical for CES, celebrity sightings certainly are.
Deena Ghazarian Named Managing Partner At TargetPath
Will own global sales strategy and share responsibilities in driving global business development