Updated! New York — Blockbuster’s attempt to buy Circuit City ended quietly Tuesday night with the movie-rental chain pulling the plug on the deal.
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Redmond, Wash. — Microsoft today unveiled Microsoft Equipt, an all-in-one security and productivity software subscription service that will be sold initially through Circuit City beginning mid-month.
Buena Park, Calif. —Yamaha expanded its selection of digital sound projectors, which deliver multichannel surround sound from a single active sound bar that fits underneath a flat-panel television.
Vienna, Va. — Lucidiom has had forged an exclusive deal with photo franchise MotoPhoto to provide on-site photo book making equipment to the retail chain.
Minneapolis — Canton expanded its value-oriented Chrono series of home speakers to seven SKUs with the addition of a compact on-wall model as the new opening-price SKU and a floorstanding tower speaker at the new top-end SKU.
Chicago — Nokia received unconditional approval by the European Commission to purchase GPS map maker Navteq, here, and the parties now expect to close their $8.1 deal in the next five business days.
REPORTERS NOTEBOOK Greg Scoblete, Contributing Editor, TWICE July 2, 2008 A DTV Converter Box Scam
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TWICE on the Scene: Aerosmith The legendary rock band Aerosmith was in New York City's Times Square last week to help launch Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. (Photos by Lisa Johnston)
TWICE on The Scene: 12th Annual CEA CEO Summit Playa Del Carmen, Mexico – Top retail, distributor, supplier and logistics execs have gathered this week at the Fairmont Maykoba resort, here, to discuss major industry issues. Here is a look at some of the participants.
Four Seasons of Hope A who's who of sports stars, politicians and entertainment luminaries attended the 7th annual Samsung Four Seasons of Hope at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street Monday night.
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Updated! New York — Blockbuster’s attempt to buy Circuit City ended quietly Tuesday night with the movie-rental chain pulling the plug on the deal.
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