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UNBOXED: Helm Audio DB12 THX AAAMP Cable
The DB12 AAAMP is ready to go out of the box and doesn’t require any special software or apps. The bass boost is impressively defined but does not sacrifice the overall audio quality. The DB12 THX AAAMP Cable runs a little pricey at $200, but it truly delivers on performance. -
Dealerscope Insider Talk: Tech Up For Women
Female leaders across various industries will virtually convene for the 4th annual Tech Up For Women Conference. As a preview to the event, Kathy Murray, Co-founder and Advisor of Tech Up For Women, joined us on Insider Talk to chat about her position, how it all began, and what to expect on November 17th. -
Dealerscope Insider Talk: Gadget Game Show
Steve Greenberg, TV personality, author of "Gadget Nation," expert of innovation and technology as well as the host of "What the Heck is That?" (The Gadget Game Show) talks to Dealerscope about ways to highlight, present, and market tech. Hosts Tony Monteleone and Nancy Klosek also get the chance to play a round of "What the Heck is That?" -
UNBOXED: QuietOn SLEEP
The QuietOn Sleep Earbuds suppress nighttime noise, whether it be from a partner's snoring, street traffic, or other ambient sounds for a longer and deeper night's sleep.
WHAT'S NEW
Tech Up for Women Virtual Event Features Power Talks
The annual forum designed to inform its audience about empowerment opportunities for women in all walks of business was held as a virtual event this week.
RETAIL
NRF Expects Holiday Sales to Grow Between 3.6 and 5.2 Percent
With retail sales rebounding strongly due to continued consumer resilience, the National Retail Federation has forecast that holiday sales during November and December will increase between 3.6 percent and 5.2 percent over 2019 to a total between $755.3 billion and $766.7 billion.
Instacart Launches Same-day Delivery of Best Buy Products Nationwide
Instacart, the North American online grocery delivery service, has announced a new nationwide partnership with Best Buy to offer same-day delivery from nearly all Best Buy locations across the U.S.
GADGETS
Catalyst Launches New Case Styles For iPads
With the back to (virtual) school season in full swing, Catalyst, a manufacturer of protective and stylish cases and accessories for electronic devices, introduced...
Focalcrest to Present Smart Lighting Control Line at IFA 2020 Special...
Smart product start-up Focalcrest will introduce products from its Mixtile line at SHIFT Mobility meets IFA NEXT as part of IFA 2020 Special Edition...
From The Editorial Director
BrandSource Execs Tout Success Strategies in Face of COVID-19
AVB BrandSource executives, in an online conversation with industry press this week during the group’s first-ever virtual convention, provided an assessment of this new presentation format while discussing second-half business prospects moving forward and through the pandemic period. The virtual show, as this season’s necessary substitute for face-to-face member–vendor interaction, attracted “more members...
Dealerscope Insider Talk: Nationwide Views Business & Previews PrimeTime
The Aug. 12th episode of the Dealerscope Insider Talk series featured Patrick Maloney, Senior VP of Merchandising, & Melissa Stenson, VP of Member Experience, at Nationwide Marketing Group. The discussion centered around current business conditions during COVID-19, and also plans relating to Nationwide PrimeTime. As the largest retail buying group in the U.S., Nationwide will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in...
GfK Offers Insights on IFA Day One
In the final press briefing of Day 1 for IFA 2020 Special Edition, Warren Saunders, Northern European Lead at GfK spoke about the global consumer electronic landscape and, of course, how the pandemic is and will continue to affect it. Saunders broke down this Experience Economy we are seeing today – one in which many goods or services are now...
Qualcomm at IFA: Technology Leads Us Through Difficult Times
Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon once again addressed an IFA keynote at the IFA 2020 Special Edition event. So much has happened since his 2019 address and Qualcomm has painted a picture for the future that involves a series of partnerships with the goal of advancing technologies like AI, 5G, Snapdragon advancements, connected car, augmented reality and advancements in noise...
CTA Names 2020 CT Hall of Fame Honorees & Innovation Entrepreneurs
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the new class of honorees into its 2020 Consumer Technology (CT) Hall of Fame, created in 2000. The program celebrates technology leaders who advance innovation and develop, create, market and promote the technologies, products and services that improve consumers’ lives. The 2020 CT Hall of Fame class includes: Vinton Gray “Vint” Cerf, along with Robert...
Talkin’ Startup Community with Urban Tech Hub @ Company
The Dealerscope Insider Talk series recently welcomed Robinson Hernandez, the executive director of Urban Tech Hub @ Company, whose goal is all about helping startup tech entrepreneurs, “get a leg up and then grow and prosper.” The company is an outgrowth of startup accelerator Grand Central Tech, located adjacent and connected to New York’s Grand Central Station. Perhaps this statement...
BSH Home Appliances Corp. N.A. Names Kaeser SVP; Iacoviello to Retire
BSH Home Appliances Corp. has announced that, effective Sept. 1, Christopher Kaeser becomes senior vice president of sales, BSH Home Appliances, Region North America. Kaeser replaces retiring industry veteran John Iacoviello, who had overseen BSH North America appliances sales for Gaggenau, Thermador and Bosch for 11 years. Kaeser brings nearly two decades of industry...
Dealerscope Insider Talk: Providing Essential Tech in a Changing Consumer Environment
“We don’t look at selling a product, we look at selling a solution,” said New Age Electronics' President, Fred Towns when asked what makes his company so unique. New Age views itself as more than just a distributor, but also an extension of the manufacturer partners they represent. One way New Age accomplishes this, Towns says, is by talking...
BUSINESS NEWS
AVM’s Fast Internet for All With FRITZ!Box
Introduced at IFA 2020 Special Edition, the new AVM FRITZ!Box 6850 LTE is all about ensuring faster internet via mobile networks with data rates...
Hyundai Europe Develops Roadmap for Sustainable Change
Michael Cole, President and CEO of Hyundai Europe, has spent over 35 years in the mobility industry in practically all areas of the business...
Nikon & NYC Salt Expand Partnership to Include Mentorship Program, Scholarships...
Nikon Inc. has announced an expansion of the brand’s partnership with NYC Salt, an organization that creates opportunities in visual arts and pathways to...