The Aftermath: RadioShack Store Closures Commence
Wilmington, Del. – Liquidators began the first round of RadioShack store-closing sales this weekend after a federal bankruptcy court here fast-tracked the move on Friday. More »
The Aftermath: Company Warns Of HQ Closing
Fort Worth, Texas – RadioShack, now operating under Chapter 11, may shut its headquarters in March and dismiss its nearly 700 corporate staffers. More »
The Aftermath: RadioShack's Complicated Legacy
By Steve Smith
News of RadioShack filing for Chapter 11 is not a shock to many industry veterans and observers — and consumers — who began predicting this outcome several years ago. More »
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Sling TV Launches; Adds AMC Network Channels
Englewood, Colo. – Sling TV, the Dish Network subsidiary, today formally launched its live, over-the-top television service to customers nationwide. More »
NPD: Cellular Tablet Sales On Upswing
Port Washington, N.Y. – The number of cellular-connected tablets in the U.S. grew 95 percent to almost 16 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to the year-ago quarter, a survey by the NPD Connected Intelligence Connected Home Report found. More »
Pioneer Posts Q3 Sales Gain, Higher Net Loss
Kanagawa, Japan – Pioneer posted an 8 percent sales gain in its third quarter to ¥136,433 million $1.15 billion), but operating income fell 39.6 percent to ¥1,664 million ($13.9 million), and the company's net loss grew 32 percent to ¥2,303 million ($15.1 million) from a year-earlier net loss of ¥1,748 million.
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ProSource Adds Stewart Filmscreen
Fort Worth, Texas – ProSource, the $4 billion buying group for A/V dealers and custom integrators, has added Stewart Filmscreen to its vendor roster. More »
Nationwide Expands In-Store Tablet Program
Winston-Salem, N.C. – The Nationwide Marketing Group, the $15 billion independent dealer organization, has added two more devices to its in-store tablet program for sales associates. More »
Sony Taps Netsertive For Localized Dealer Marketing
Morrisville, N.C. – Digital marketing firm Netsertive will begin providing localized campaigns for Sony Electronics' top performing custom integrators, the two companies announced. More »
ADI Opens 103rd Sales Branch
Charleston, S.C. – ADI, the global security and low-voltage distributor, has opened its 103rd sales facility in North America. More »
Azione Adds Two Members
Chester Springs, Pa. – Azione Unlimited has added two new dealer members, raising its dealer ranks to 105. More »
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Gallows Humor: RadioShack Bids America Adieu, John Oliver Style (warning: adult content)
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Video & Audio Center Delivers LG's 1st 105-inch UHD TV
Bel Air, Calif. – Video & Audio Center and LG Electronics delivered the very first LG 105-inch $100,000 21 by 9 4K Ultra HD TV to one of the store's clients in for a Super Bowl Party here last week. According to Video & Audio Center coprorate director Tom Campbell, a guest at the party was so impressed he pulled out his checkbook to buy one after seeing the set. More »
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