Audio
Denon Debuts Next-Gen ‘Home’ BT Speakers With Spatial Audio
Three new good-better-best Denon Home models add more and updated drivers, Dolby Atmos Music, and expanded whole-home wireless audio and access capabilities
Buying Groups
AVB’s Chad Evans: Independent Dealers Still Winning In Today’s Market
“There’s always a chance, and independents have proven they can win.”
Industry
PPDS Global Product Marketing Manager Suzanne Racz Shares 20+ Years’ Experience As A Leading Lady In AV
Offers career advice for aspiring women in tech
Buying Groups
BrandSource Gears Up Independent Retailers For E-Commerce And AI Success
John White and David Meekings present a bold vision for technology-driven growth
Buying Groups
Kafene Announces Partnership With Nationwide Marketing Group
Expands access to flexible ownership options for independent retail customers
Products
Toshiba Z670R Series Now Available On Amazon
Toshiba's latest includes AI-powered REGZA ZRi engine, native 144Hz, and QLED color
Product Spotlight
SwitchBot Launches AI Hub For Intelligent Home Control
SwitchBot AI Hub combines edge AI, Vision-Language Models, and OpenClaw to deliver always-on, conversational...
Products
Samsung Has Reportedly Restarted Work On OLED-Busting ‘QNED’ TV Tech
No, not the kind that LG sells, a whole other type of QNED
Audio
Fender Audio Debuts ELIE Speakers And MIX Headphones
New flagship products focus on modern design and high-quality sound for everyday use
Accessories
TESSAN Launches Cat Desktop Charging Station
The 65W hub features smart charging technology and a space-saving design
Accessories
Cleer Pushes Open-Ear Audio Forward With ARC 5
A feature-heavy take on open-ear audio, with a focus on comfort and control
Industry
Riedel Appoints Jan Schaffner As VP Of Managed Technology Americas
New appointment formalizes Riedel’s long-term market development strategy
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1MORE Headphones Bring The Noise (Cancellation) To CES 2024
Direct from the show floor, learn how 1MORE is keeping its customers entertained, safe, and on the cutting edge of audio
Buying Groups
Brandsource 2026 Summit: Going “All In” For Dealer Success
Independent dealers can compete, thrive, and innovate when armed with the right tools, mindset,...
Audio
ADI Expands Triad Line With 120+ New Audio Products
New amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofers target custom installation and home cinema projects
Distributors
Marcone Opens First Louisiana Branch
New Jefferson, La., location expands parts distribution along the Gulf Coast
Appliances
Nationwide Marketing Group Adds ASKO To Luxury Appliance Portfolio
Scandinavian design, sustainability leadership, and precision engineering enhance premium opportunities for independent retailers
Retail
Blackwire Designs Announces Distribution Partnership With eero
eero networking solutions, including Wi-Fi 7 and PoE systems, now available to Blackwire...
Research
Retailers To Nearly Double Their Share Of TV OS Market By 2029
Industry acquisitions and emergence of new technologies put more power into retailers' hands
Research
U.S. Retail & Hospitality Markets Risk Billions Each Year Due To Payment Outages
New study reveals U.S. businesses average over 5 major outages annually, with 63% occurring...
Retail
Dolby, NFM Debut First-Ever Dolby Home Experience
Dolby Home Experience moves beyond traditional retail to offer consumers a true “try-before-you-buy” journey
Products
SHARP Aquos XLED TVs: A Game Changer For Independent Retailers
Company also to be the first to offer Roku TV OS in OLED technology
Product Spotlight
Adoption Of Smart Home Access Solutions Grows Across US
11% of US internet households have a smart lock, and 11% have a smart...
Product Spotlight
Blink’s New Compact Camera Takes Home Security To The Next Level With 4x Zoom, Improved Night Vision, And More
A tiny weather-resistant camera that punches above its weight
Product Spotlight
Spring Brings New Opportunities To The Automated Shades Market
Smart home dealers focus on automated shades as they bring expand and enhance outdoor...
Health
Huawei Adds Wheelchair Mode
New feature on the Huawei Watch GT 6 Series tracks wheelchair pushes and activity
Products
Global TV Shipments Remain Flat In Q4 Of 2025
Global sales remain consistent despite a sharp decline in the Chinese market
Product Spotlight
Phoenix Marketing Group, Screen And Shade Innovations Form Partnership
PMG delivers support, training, and in-field expertise to dealers nationwide
Industry
Caster Communications Announces Ownership Sale
Founder Kimberly Lancaster to exit after transition period
Audio
L-Acoustics Opens First Americas Regional Headquarters
Located in Nashville, the facility features a second global HYRISS showroom and Creative Studio for spatial audio innovation
Industry
Jeff Burwell Joins mSupply As VP Of Merchandising
Will be responsible for building mSupply’s merchandising function, recruiting and developing talent
Industry
New CEDIA Connect Local Training Program Launches
Expands access to flexible, in-person, certification-focused program training across the U.S
Audio
Klipsch At CES 2026: From Iconic Powered Speakers To The Future Of Audio
Klipsch made an impression across every category at CES 2026
Industry
Telguard Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Four decades of innovation and reliability in alarm communications
Blogs
Executive Insight: Finding New Sales Opportunities In An Old Place
Don't be afraid to tap into your existing client base to do more business
Another View
The Top Retail Trends in 2023
What can retailers do to retain customers in this new retail landscape?
Another View
Essential Pointers For A Permanent Remote Workforce
Suggestions to help make permanent remote work-from-home setups more efficient
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.
