Industry

Steady Brand, Custom Channels Join Same Ownership Group

Companies will maintain separate sales channels while sharing business music and technology resources

Appliances

Midea Expands Louisville Research Center To 157,000 Square Feet

Expansion adds 22 laboratories and 127,000 square feet of research and development space

Industry

Severtson Screens Marks 40 Years

The company has grown from a family operation into a global projection screen manufacturer

The Wire - Press Releases

Theory Teases High-Performing p9 Pendant Loudspeaker

At CEDIA Expo 2026, the premium audio brand will preview its innovative, sleek, and high-output 9” pendant loudspeaker.

Research

Now Available – 2026 TWICE Retailer Reports

Reports with exclusive analysis available for purchase on official Swoogo storefront

The Wire - Press Releases

PRO and Theory Appoint New President – Rafael A. Nevares

The industry veteran and strategic leader will leverage his extensive executive skillset and deep A/V industry expertise to drive both companies into their next...

Product Spotlight

Somfy Acquires Bond Smart-Home Connectivity Platform

Bond will keep operating independently, led by its existing leadership and team

Industry

Audio Advice Acquires Miami Retailer Sound Components, Expands Showroom

Deal grows the company's Florida presence while more than doubling the size of its South Miami showroom

Distributors

Platinum Equity Invests In Grand Appliance, Expanding Independent Appliance Distribution Platform

Investment reflects a broader trend reshaping the appliance channel

Industry

Cowboy Maloney’s Begins New Era Under O’Shaughnessy Holding Company Ownership

Mississippi retail icon acquired by Element Electronics parent company while preserving legacy brand and investing in future growth

Industry

Connect Seeks To Bridge Chinese Innovators And The West

The networking organization aims to connect Chinese entrepreneurs, startups, and technology companies with Western media, retailers, investors, and business partners

Industry

Beyond Phones, TVs, And Robo Cleaners: 10 Chinese Innovations That Caught Our Eye

From arthritis therapy and hair-loss treatments to AI companions and hydrofoils, these were the products that surprised us most during a recent tour of...

TWICE VIP Awards

Voting Is Open For The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards!

Online Voting begins today, June 30 and finishes July 10, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Industry

Kanto Living Acquires Furrion Outdoor TV Assets

Deal expands Kanto’s outdoor entertainment portfolio with TVs, audio products, mounts, and customer support operations

Appliances

Electrolux, Midea Partner In North America

Companies establish joint ventures in refrigeration and laundry categories as Electrolux reshapes regional operations

Audio

Dolby Files Codec Patent Lawsuit Against Snap

Dolby alleges Snap's use of HEVC and AV1 infringes on proprietary technology

Audio

L-Acoustics Opens First Americas Regional Headquarters

Located in Nashville, the facility features a second global HYRISS showroom and Creative Studio for spatial audio innovation

Industry

Telguard Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Four decades of innovation and reliability in alarm communications

Industry

Casio America Unveils New U.S. Headquarters In Jersey City

Innovation-focused headquarters symbolizes a deeper cultural evolution at Casio

Industry

Roomba Maker iRobot Declares Bankruptcy

Robot vacuum cleaner pioneer, acquired by its Chinese manufacturer, is expected to continue operations; follows blocked 2024 acquisition by Amazon

Industry

Dacor At 60: Celebrating A Legacy Of Innovation And Culinary Excellence

Dacor has continually set benchmarks in design, performance, and usability

Research

Now Available – 2025 TWICE Retailer Reports

Reports with exclusive analysis available for purchase on official Swoogo storefront

Industry

Judge Rules Insta360 Infringed on GoPro Patent

Insta360 paints the ruling in a different light, with a final determination to be made by November 10th

Industry

Premium Audio Company, Pioneer End Home Audio And Theater Partnership

Companies conclude a successful multi-year collaboration in licensing and marketing between the two companies.

TWICE VIP Awards

Voting For The 2025 TWICE VIP Awards Has Closed

Voting has ended - winners to be announced soon

Appliances

GE Appliances Completes $180 Million Georgia Plant Expansion

Milestone brings total investment in U.S. manufacturing to $3.5 billion since 2016

Research

Futuresource Reports Home Audio Trending Up

New report predicts a more resilient future for the sector

Industry

Kelly v. DCC Technology Holdings, Inc. Lawsuit Amicably Resolved

Kevin Kelly, the former owner of Stampede Global Holdings, announced that the lawsuit he filed against DCC Technology Holdings, Inc. in 2022 (Kelly v....

Industry

Trump’s Major Tariffs For China, Mexico And Canada — How Expensive Could Phones, Laptops And Other Tech Get?

Prices could change soon, but by how much?

Industry

Hong Kong’s Evolution As A Trade Powerhouse: An Interview With Silas Chu

Hong Kong remains an essential destination for professionals worldwide

Industry

RadioShack Returns To U.S. As Product Brand

The familiar retail brand is now being revitalized via hundreds of budget-priced products available both at a growing number of brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce...