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Research: Parks Associates Explores Consumer Adoption Of Energy Management Solutions

While the pandemic has increased demand for power management solutions, many consumers are not aware of the options that are available

CES

CTA: Expect Robust Q4, $500b In U.S. Tech Sales in 2022

Despite chip shortages, supply chain problems, and staffing issues, demand and sales for consumer tech – especially WFH and home entertainment devices – has...

Product Spotlight

Parks Associates Releases Smart Home Research For Property Managers

MDU property managers are a unique segment, and market intelligence is necessary to succeed in this market area

CTA

CTA: 2021 Holiday Tech Spending To Hit $142.5 Billion

A record 191M U.S. adults plan to purchase tech items this holiday season, with smartphones, laptops, wearables, TVs, tablets and video game consoles topping...

Research

NRF Prediction: 2021 To Have Highest Holiday Retail Sales On Record

Holiday sales during November and December estimated to grow between 8.5% and 10.5% over 2020

Industry

NPD Group To Be Acquired By Hellman & Friedman

Transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021

Research

Research: Adoption Of Smart TVs And Smart Speakers and Displays Rose To 56% And 53%

New Consumer Insights Dashboard from Parks Associates tracks adoption, purchases, and demand across most common consumer electronics product categories

Research

NPD: 41% Of Smart Home Security Retail Purchasers Sign Up For Video Subscription Services

24/7 video recording is the top reason to purchase a subscription

Research

NPD Report: 7% Revenue Gain Expected For U.S. Consumer Electronics Industry In 2021

NPD forecasts revenue declines to follow in 2022, 2023

Blogs

Revenge Travel, Experiences Boost Sales of Technology

Consumers scoop up new tech to take on their 2021 adventures

CTA

CTA Report: 159M U.S. Households Have Installed Tech Since Start Of Pandemic

Across all home technology devices, most product installations by consumers still favor DIY

CTA

CTA: U.S. Tech Industry Revenue To Hit A Record-Breaking $487 Billion In 2021

Increase powered by unprecedented consumer demand for tech related to work, school and lifestyle

Products

Smart TV Penetration In North America To Surpass 90% Of Homes by 2024

Strategy Analytics also says that TCL has usurped LG as the second biggest shipper of internet-connected televisions globally

Research

Workers Aren’t Ready To Return To The Office: EPOS Research

Recent research from EPOS has found that there is a notable divergence in the expectations of decision makers and employees regarding the return to...

Products

Augmented Reality Market To Hit $175B By 2026: ABI Research

Growth and demand are spread across both enterprise and consumer

Another View

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...

Products

Blancco: Consumers Demand Assurances From Online Mobile Device Trade-Ins

New Blancco report confirms trust in online processes, operators, retailers and OEMs can increase revenues as smartphone market rebounds amid 5G upgrade ‘super cycle’

Appliances

What Appliances Have People Purchased During The Pandemic?

AHAM recently surveyed more than 4,000 U.S. residents to find out what new appliances they purchased during COVID

Camcorders

NPD: Camcorders, Mirrorless Cameras See Strong 2021 Sales Start

Consumers looking forward to returning to travel experiences help category gain momentum

Another View

Infographic: RetailMeNot 2021 Retail Outlook

RetailMeNot recently surveyed 5,000 consumers on how their shopping habits have evolved over the last year and what their hopes and plans are in...

Research

NPD: Consumer Electronics Industry Promotional Volumes Declined Four Points During Pandemic

In a year during which many Americans relied on technology products to keep entertained and connected – to family, friends, work, and school –...

Product Spotlight

Half Of U.S. Consumers Own At Least One Smart Home Device, Says NPD Report

Sales of security systems, smart garage door openers, and smart lighting saw biggest gains in 2020

Product Spotlight

National Kitchen & Bath Association Releases 2021 Market Outlook Report

Predicts a 16 percent growth in residential kitchen and bath remodeling

Another View

Another View: Online Sees A Surge In interest In Consumer Electronics

Research shows “Cyber 5” shoppers were focused on CE goods

Products

NPD Research: Installed TV Base Getting Bigger, Newer

Report shows TV sales up 19% in 2020, compared to same period in 2019

Accessories

Gaming Accessories Market On Track To Break $6 Billion By 2024

Self-isolation orders created surge in gaming peripherals in 2020

CTA

CTA: 86% Of Shoppers Plan To Buy Tech Gifts During Black Friday Week

CTA projects overall tech spending on products and services will reach $135 billion in U.S. revenue, up 10% in 2020

The Wire - Press Releases

Peter Glättli Takes Over Research and Development at Riedel Communications

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Oct. 14, 2020 — Riedel Communications has entered a new era of technology innovation with the promotion of Peter Glättli to...

Research

Research: Privacy Concerns And Price Competition Are Barriers To Smart Home Purchases

The Parks Associates’ Smart Home Tracker also finds 40 percent of U.S. broadband households report using video conferencing services, a 54 percent increase since...