Retail
Amazon Prime Day 2021 Date Just Leaked — And There’s Two Of Them
Prime Day could be closer than you think
retail
Retailing
Goedeker’s Acquisition Of Appliances Connection On Track
Strengthening working capital to acquire inventory to meet rising consumer demand
Retail
Fred Meyer Reimagines How it Merchandizes Tech Products With OnQ
Sales of home electronics products increase 92% in newly redesigned stores
News
Fry’s Electronics Closes Its Doors After 36 Years
Company ceased regular operations on February 24, 2021, begins wind-down process
Retail
Rent-A-Center Completes Acquisition Of Acima Holdings
Will allow consumers to enjoy the benefits of the Company’s flexible LTO solutions across e-commerce, digital, and mobile channels
Retail
ADT Commercial Enters Retail EAS Market With WG Security Products Partnership
Strategic partnership is expected to provide U.S. customers complete electronic article surveillance (EAS) solutions and deepen retail security capabilities
Another View
Another View: Online Sees A Surge In interest In Consumer Electronics
Research shows “Cyber 5” shoppers were focused on CE goods
CES
CES 2021 Panel: Retail’s New Look – Shopper’s Little Helpers
How COVID and technology are changing the retail experience
Another View
Another View: 5 CE Retail Trends For 2021
The new year opens up with opportunities in these top CE trends
CES
CES 2021 Panel: Future Of Contactless Shopping
Consumers and retailers adopting contactless shopping tech
Industry
New Executive Leadership Announced By Retailer Web Services
All executive team members promoted from within RWS
Retailing
Rent-A-Center Enters Agreement To Acquire Virtual Lease-To-Own Solutions Company Acima
Acquisition will add over 15,000 active retail partner locations and e-commerce platforms with approximately $1.25 billion in revenue
Another View
Guest Post: Shopping During The Festive Period: An Upsurge In Cyber Threats
Tis’ the season for Cyber Security Threats! Top tips for online shopping safety
Products
11 Top Stocking Stuffers To Make Retailer’s Q4 Jolly
Here are 11 new small, inexpensive gadgets to help your customers economically fill the stockings of everyone on their gift list this holiday season
Retail
D&H Sees 15 – 20% Growth In Retail Sales Since May
D&H Distributing, provider of consumer, home networking, and SMB technologies to the North American channel, announced it has seen double-digit growth in retail sales...
Blogs
Executive Insight: Working Hard Vs. Hardly Working
"Despite the hours, obstacles, disappointments and unforeseen challenges like COVID, we continue to work and win with passion"
Buying Groups
Covid’s Impact: Independent Retail’s Response
The pandemic has forever reshaped the retail landscape. More people than ever are shopping online.
Another View
The Shift In Consumer Shopping Behaviors And Its Ramifications For Retailers
Insights into the changing shopping habits of the COVID-19 consumer
The Wire - Press Releases
New OnQ Retail Technology Brings Touchless Interactivity In Store
Solution Utilizes Existing Hardware for Easy, Affordable Deployment
Retail
Payment Security Issues Remains A Big Worry For Online Retailers And Consumers Alike
Report finds consumers are looking for safer and more secure ways to pay
CTA
Holiday Tech Spending To Reach $135 Billion, Up 10% In 2020, Says CTA
“The 2020 holiday season will bring economic, safety and political unknowns – but the consumer desire to give and receive technology gifts is certain”
Another View
COVID-19: Accelerating Digital Innovation And Experiential Transformation In Retail
Global CE retail market insights and commentary from the Futuresource Retail Distribution Report
Retailing
BLAUPUNKT Announces North American Partner Licensing Opportunity
Benefits include new marketing strategy and dedicated Business Developer Manager, Guenael Bourtembourg
The Wire - Press Releases
Industry Veteran Pauline Prideaux Rejoins OnQ to Lead Product Growth
Prideaux will guide company’s creative direction, streamline product growth and refine the company’s branding & marketing strategy
Products
Consumer Cellular Marks 25th Anniversary Milestone
Mobile carrier celebrates by donating $2.5 million to Toys for Tots
Retail
OnQ’s iPhone 12 Retail Security Brackets Available Now
Custom-fit, OnQ Dfi On-Demand brackets reach retailers in just a few days
Another View
NPD Expects Historic Holiday For U.S. Consumer Technology Sales
Predicts 18% growth in Q4 2020 thanks to strong sales since March with COVID-19 stay-at-home orders fueling technology needs
Sponsored
Are Retailers Paying Too Much For Your Extended Warranty Program?
By utilizing the far more cost effective programs offered through CPS, retailers can maximize their service contract profitability without sacrificing customer experience or their...
Retail
Half Of Americans Have Already Started Holiday Gift Buying As Shoppers Warned To Buy Early
Do you need to start buying holiday gifts early? According to a new survey, half of US shoppers already have.
Another View
Guest Post: Understanding The Next Generation Of Buyers
Millennials and Gen Z are already starting to reshape the appliance buying process
Accessories
Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite – The Little Console That Could
Nintendo plans on increasing their production by 20%, raising their goal to 30 million units produced in the fiscal year.
Retail
Walmart Plus Is A New Amazon Prime Rival — And It’s Cheaper
Walmart Plus will soon challenge Amazon Prime
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Unveils A Work Of A.R.T.
Data tool can help determine the most popular price points that should be floored and help maximize profitability
Buying Groups
Nationwide Dealers Purchase Digital Price Tags Using Co-Op Dollars With New GE Appliances Program
Reimbursements up to $3,500 per year per retail location is available for digital tags that are used to showcase products under the GEA umbrella
Products
Top 10 Back-to-School Gear
Students increasingly desire technology to supplement their pencils, pens, notebooks. Here is some new gear to make both classroom and dorm room more conducive...
Retail
Empty Sears, JCPenney Stores Could Become Amazon Distribution Centers
Simon Property Group reports 11 Sears and 63 JCPenney closed
Appliances
Midea U Smart Air Conditioner – Tom’s Guide Expert Review
The Midea U smart air conditioner saved my marriage
Products
Consumer Cellular Expands Offerings With Three New Devices
Top rated wireless carrier adds ZTE Avid 579, Motorola Moto E, and Motorola Moto G Power
Accessories
Microsoft’s Upcoming Xbox Series X Console Brings The Power
Support for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original games confirmed
Accessories
The Playstation 5 Is Coming, And There’s Plenty Of Reasons For Gamers To Be Excited
Sony is expected to ship about 5-6 million PS5 consoles by March 2021