Retailing
Retailers Plead For Respect As Masks Return
Editor’s Note: The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement from RILA president Brian Dodge on the latest CDC guidance on masks...
Coronavirus
Industry
CEDIA Expo 2021: Together At Last
Jason McGraw, Group Vice President, CEDIA Expo & KBIS, Emerald, talks about how the organization plans to keep attendees and exhibitors safe at CEDIA...
Distributors
Giving Back Is Almo Employee Focus In 2020
Despite the many pandemic-related challenges faced in 2020, employees at Almo Corporation have still focused on being grateful and giving back
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
Financial
Why 55% Of Remote US Workers Could Face An Unexpected Tax Liability, And How It Can Be Avoided
More than half of Americans who have worked remotely due to coronavirus could fall foul of not updating their state tax withholding
Appliances
COVID-19 Has Substantial Impact On Kitchen Trends And Design, Says NKBA Report
Group predicts major trend shifts to impact kitchen and bathroom design over next three years
Buying Groups
Virtual PrimeTime Energizes And Encourages Members To Finish Strong In 2020, Thrive In 2021
NMG brings “every piece and every pillar of PrimeTime” to its members over 3-day digital event
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
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group PrimeTime Goes All-Digital
Conference and trade show will now be held Oct. 27-29 and will be free for members and guests
Blogs
What Does The Smart Home Industry Look Like In 2020?
Insight from the recently released Z-Wave State of the Ecosystem 2020 Report.
Buying Groups
HTSA Helps Members Navigate The Pandemic
Organization details efforts to help members stay focused, informed, and growing.
Buying Groups
“#NotCancelled” AVB’s Virtual Fall Convention Packed With Fun, Deals And Success
Members encouraged to "Stay Safe, Stay Positive and Stay Committed"
Buying Groups
It’s Time For Members To “Double Down,” Says AVB CEO Jim Ristow
State of the Union Address kicks off industry’s first virtual conference for BrandSource, AVB members
Blogs
Considering A Move To 4K And Beyond When Upgrading A Media Room
Guiding homeowners through display choices for a home theater is a great opportunity for dealers, whether working with a new customer or offering an...
Industry
Virtual National Hardware Show Announces October 12-15, 2020 Dates
Event to offer educational, networking and sourcing opportunities
Appliances
2020 TWICE VIP Award winner Signature Kitchen Suite Launches New Exclusive Culinary Content Series
Author Mark Bittman and Nick Ritchie, executive chef from Signature Kitchen Suite’s Experience & Design Center in Napa cook signature recipes from Bittman's iconic...
Need to Know
Inside Post-COVID Tech Innovation: Q&A With Glory Star
TAURI Temperature Check Tablet Manufacturer discusses innovation in returning to life after COVID-19
CTA
CTA: 3-in-4 Parents, Educators Say Tech Eases At-Home Learning Amid COVID-19
Nearly two-thirds of parents (64%) and educators (61%) surveyed say they are satisfied with the remote education experience.
Audio
EPOS Launches EXPAND 80 Speakerphone For Larger Meeting Rooms
Audio solution allows for social distancing in meeting rooms while ensuring that every participant in the room will be heard
Distributors
Almo Professional A/V, CaptureCast Partner To Equip Integrators for New Era in Distance Learning
Expanded revenue-generating services and offerings for bandwidth, hotspot and security
Blogs
Maximizing Your Organization’s Work-From-Home Productivity
To be sustainable, working from home should not be considered a perk or a novelty
Another View
Essential Pointers For A Permanent Remote Workforce
Suggestions to help make permanent remote work-from-home setups more efficient
Industry
Rick Albuck Joins GoodEarth Products As Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Albuck to oversee all of GoodEarth’s marketing operations, facilitating and initiating the company’s core strategic goals across all product areas
Blogs
This Year May Shape Up To Be A Watershed For Wearables
Wearable tech may play a part in preventing illness, particularly the spread of COVID-19
Buying Groups
Register For Nationwide’s Free ‘COVID-19 In The Workplace’ Webinar
Free webinar is this Thursday, July 23 at 1pm ET. Registration required.
Another View
Guest Blog: Online Spending During Lockdown Has Surpassed Holiday Levels, Adobe Analytics Finds
According to Adobe’s data, consumers have spent more than $70 billion per month online during the April-June period
Retail
U.S.’ First Antiviral Mattress In Development By Serta, HeiQ Group
Textile designed by Swiss HeiQ Group proven effective in Europe against bacteria and viruses
Buying Groups
Registration Now Open For BrandSource’s First-Ever Virtual Convention
The three-day digital event is set for Sunday, Aug. 30 through Tuesday, Sept. 1
Blogs
Driving Productivity For Remote Work With Smart Shading
COVID-19 sparked an evolution as we rapidly shifted to working from home
Distributors
Almo Pro A/V’s Trio Of Screening, Messaging And Sanitizing Products Support Public Health Practices
Almo's new screening, messaging and sanitizing products are designed to help keep people informed and protected while ensuring safe sanitization.
Another View
Business in the COVID-19 Era? ‘Challenging’
Overall consumer technology sales in 2020 is surprisingly good, depending on what you're selling and how you're selling it
Blogs
Are Your Employees Still Remote This Summer? Here’s How To Support Them
Cities and states across America are beginning to reopen – but many employees will not be back in the office this summer.
Industry
National Hardware Show September 2020 Event Cancelled
Virtual show to be announced later in year
CTA
CTA Study Shows Consumer Excitement For Drones Self-Driving Vehicles Has Grown Amid Pandemic
Study finds 26% of consumers now view autonomous delivery technologies more favorably
Distributors
Almo Professional A/V Partners With ARHT Media
ARHT brings HoloPresence to deliver lifelike holograms and online platform Virtual Global Stage
Blogs
Executive Insight: Retail Turns To Tech For New Customer Experience Options
Technology allows for multiple ways to support the changed customer behavior and can help provide answers for what to do next.
Product Spotlight
Sonos To Layoff 12% Of Workforce Amid Apple Buyout Rumor
Could Apple really buy Sonos?
Blogs
Why The Future Of Call Centers Is Virtual: Considerations For A Customer Service Continuity Strategy
As more people purchase and use devices and services, the demand for customer and technology support services has also increased.
Blogs
Executive Insight: Re-Imagining Retail in the COVID-19
Innovating to meet the new customer mindset and needs in the pandemic era and beyond
Blogs
Executive Insight: We’re All Different—Be Kind
Everyone’s situation is different, and we must embrace our differences—or risk becoming very disengaged.
news
Comcast Extends Free Internet Essentials Offer
Set to expire June 30, offer now valid through end of year