CE RETAIL
A Store Visit With InMotion’s Eden Goldberg and Pete Newbould
Despite some Delta-variant blips, people are traveling again. We spoke with Pete Newbould, managing director & SVP of InMotion Stores, and Eden Goldberg, VP of marketing and business development at InMotion Entertainment Group, about the airport retailer’s distinct approach to CE sales, its expansion plans, and how it spent the past year and a half of reduced travel traffic.
AUDIO/VIDEO
Hisense L9G TriChroma Laser TV Wins 2021 UST Projector Shootout
The votes have been tallied, and the Hisense L9G TriChroma Laser TV has been crowned the 2021 "King of UST Projectors" at the first-ever Shootout event dedicated to ultra-short throw projectors. Read more about the event, which just ended minutes ago, at Dealerscope.
Sony 4K and LG 8K OLED TVs Win 2021 TV Shootout
The results of the 2021 TV ShootOut are in, with Sony and LG sweeping up the 4K and 8K categories, respectively.
GADGETS
TV Prices to Stay High Until Next Year
The continued pandemic is keeping people at home and creating more demand for TVs, and supply chain delays are making it hard to meet those demands. Is it any wonder prices are going up?
Industry Veteran Mark Aling Dies at 56
Mark Aling, a nearly 30-year veteran of the industry who spent much of that time in marketing for Paradigm Electronics, passed away on Friday, August 20th. He was 56 years old. Here, friends and colleagues remember this especially beloved figure in the A/V and CE industries.
APPLIANCES
AI-Powered Roomba j7+ Robot Vacuum Recognizes Even More Obstacles
Robotic vacuum cleaners continue to get smarter as companies work to develop and implement more sophisticated AI capabilities. iRobot last week released the Roomba j7+ Robot Vacuum with Genius 3.0 Home Intelligence. Equipped with a series of cameras that allows it to analyze harder-to-discern obstacles in real time, the Roomba j7+ is designed to allow the consumer to never again pick up a vacuum.
The Latest Refrigerator Technologies Keep It Cool
Whatever a consumer's priority — long-lasting vegetables, an easier way to grocery shop, or a full household control center — there is now a smart fridge to fulfill that need.
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Dealerscope Insider Talk: Embr Lab
Join Dealerscope Group Publisher Tony Monteleone for an exclusive interview with Embr Labs Co-Founder and COO Sam Shames, as they discuss the new Embr Wave 2. -
Dealerscope Insider Look: Consumer Electronics
From smart devices and TVs to the hot new category of e-bikes, ‘Dealerscope Insider Look’ covers the gamut in this exclusive one-on-one discussion from Nationwide PrimeTime with Lee McDonald, VP of Consumer Electronics at Nationwide Marketing Group.Hosted by Dealerscope Editor in Chief Tom Samiljan. -
Dealerscope Insider Look: Furniture and Bedding
Into bedding and furniture? Then you’ll be into this exclusive panel discussion on the furniture and bedding categories from Nationwide PrimeTime. This ‘Dealerscope Insider Look’ episode features Michael Derro, VP of Furniture & Bedding at Nationwide Marketing Group; Scott Carr, Marketing Director at Malouf Furniture; Tom Murray, CMO with Retail Edge - Tempur-Sealy; and Melanie Huet, CCO of Serta Simmons Bedding. Hosted by Dealerscope Group Publisher Tony Monteleone. -
Dealerscope Insider Look: Home Appliances
Home appliances are more connected than ever, and demand is soaring. ‘Dealerscope Insider Look’ gathered leaders from some of the top appliance companies for this exclusive panel discussion on home appliances at Nationwide PrimeTime Summer 2021 with Doug Wrede, Vice President of Appliances with Nationwide Marketing Group; John Boyd, Vice President of Retail for GE Appliances; Ben Liebert, Senior Vice President of Sales for Electrolux; and Chris Kaeser, Senior Vice President of Sales for Bosch. Hosted by Dealerscope Editor in Chief Tom Samiljan. -
Dealerscope Insider Look: HTSN/CEDIA
Hank Alexander, Director of HTSN at Nationwide Marketing Group, and Robert Keeler, Head of Partnerships at CEDIA, dive into their new partnership in this exclusive ‘Dealerscope Insider Look’ fireside chat from Nationwide PrimeTime Summer 2021. Hosted by Dealerscope Group Publisher Tony Monteleone. -
Dealerscope Insider Look: The Shopper Journey
From product discovery and research to purchase and post-purchase service, the Shopper Journey has completely evolved in the era of eCommerce and omnichannel. ‘Dealerscope Insider Look’ presents an exclusive Shopper Journey panel discussion at Nationwide PrimeTime Summer 2021 with Amanda Evans, VP of Shopper Marketing with Nationwide Marketing Group; Lori Mathis, Director of Customer Marketing at GE Appliances; Michael Dyrmalski, VP of Trade as well as Channel & Shopper Marketing at Serta Simmons Bedding; and Michael Brownlee, Director of Retail Edge at Tempur- Sealy. Hosted by Dealerscope Editor in Chief Tom Samiljan.
TRADE SHOWS
Sony 4K and LG 8K OLED TVs Win 2021 TV Shootout
The results of the 2021 TV ShootOut are in, with Sony and LG sweeping up the 4K and 8K categories, respectively.
Tech Up For Women Emphasizes Diversity As the Key to Growth
The future of technology growth will depend ona diverse group of leaders, thinkers, and creators. It was just one of many topics discussed at last week's week's IFA and Tech Up For Women online conference.
SMART HOME
Nationwide Announces Partnership With Installation Nation
Retailers are struggling to keep up with delivery and installation demand, to remedy this Nationwide announced their new partnership with Installation Nation.
Will Elon Musk’s Starlink Solve the Rural Broadband Scarcity Issue?
Getting broadband Internet access to rural areas could be a boon to businesses, sales, and retailers. Will Elon Musk’s new Starlink satellite internet service do the job? To find out, we put the new service through its paces over the course of several months.
HTSN Report Highlights Resiliency in Custom Integration Industry
In May, the Home Technology Specialists Nationwide (HTSN) division launched a comprehensive survey of its members to produce the first-ever HTSN Member Report.
Profiling the Audio System Buyer
The appetite for investment in an audio system is guided by the customer’s passion and knowledge. Getting them the right solution means getting to know them.
Randy Klein Announces Retirement from Crestron
After more than 30 years with Crestron Electronics, including the last eight as President and CEO, Randy Klein will retire this year. Daniel Feldstein, current Chairman and COO and the son of Crestron founder George Feldstein, will assume the President and CEO position.
Azione Unlimited Adds New Board Members
Azione Unlimited recently welcomed Barco Residential's Director New Business, Americas, Daniel Nilsson, to its Board of Directors. Additionally, Eric Thies, president of DSI Luxury, and Gretchen Gilbertson, CEO of Seura, have been reelected to their terms.
BUSINESS NEWS
Last Chance to Nominate a Powerful Woman in Consumer Tech
Dealerscope's Powerful Women in Consumer Technology program recognizes women in the CT space who stand out for their achievements and exceptional leadership. Today is the last day for nominations to be received--just make sure to submit no later than August 24th at 11:59pm PST.
Last Chance to Vote in Dealerscope’s Audience Awards
The Dealerscope Audience Awards are looking to crown the most innovative products in consumer technology and we need your help.
What Happens to the ‘Over 40’ in Consumer Technology?
Ageism in the consumer technology industry is nothing new, but it’s still very real. But it's not just the 'over 40' who are affected; companies that don’t employ older workers are missing out, too.
