Tag: Electronics
DCC expands in North America
DCC, parent company of technology distributor Exertis, has acquired the Jam Group of Companies, expanding its footprint in Canada and…
Another solid quarter for HP Inc
HP Inc's promised turnaround is continuing apace as it reported another quarter of double-digit growth.The tech giant's Q2 results for…
Dixons Carphone to shut stores after profit warning
European consumer electronics and mobile group Dixons Carphone is shutting down 92 of its retail stores as profits are expected…
Sharp strengthens product management team
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of electronics vendor Sharp, has announced the restructuring of its…
New CEO for Ricoh Americas
Japanese imaging and electronics vendor Ricoh has appointed a new President and CEO for its Americas division.Ricoh veteran Joji Tokunaga…
Plantronics expands portfolio
US-based audio technology group Plantronics has agreed to acquire video-conferencing firm Polycom for $2 billion.As well as expanding its portfolio,…
Sharp Electronics acquires IT services group
EOS vendor Sharp Electronics is expanding its regional managed network services footprint in the US. The Japanese electronics conglomerate’s subsidiary…
Dixons Carphone plans mobile shake-up
As expected, it was a tough six months for Dixons Carphone, which is now reconsidering its core mobile business.In the…
Ingram Micro expands sales tech offering
Technology wholesaler Ingram Micro has bought out The Phoenix Group.The acquisition of the US-based specialist distributor expands Ingram Micro’s point-of-sale…
RadioShack comeback hinges on lawsuit
There is a glimmer of hope for beleaguered former electronics retailer RadioShack.The US Bankruptcy Court granted conditional approval last week…
Exertis events to focus on ‘rugged’ market
‘Rugged’ computing is the next big thing, according to European IT wholesaler Exertis.The group announced the dates for its first…
Congressman calls for Amazon anti-trust hearing | German electronics consolidation | Staples develops its...
A round-up of this week’s office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere. US Congressman David…
New acquisition for Genuine Parts
SP Richards owner Genuine Parts Company has bolstered its electrical division with an acquisition. EIS, its electronic materials arm, has bought…
Strong year for tesa
During its AGM in late March, Germany-based adhesives manufacturer tesa announced that 2016 sales had risen 2.6% to €1.15 billion…
Press release: Logitech sales slip 3% in second quarter
Logitech has announced revenue down 3% to $532 million for its second quarter of 2014 fiscal trading.The electronics manufacturer said…
Growth for tech market in 2012
The consumer technology market will generate over $1 trillion next year according to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).This marks a…
Staples launches trade-in service
Staples is partnering with consumer electronics service Gazelle to launch a
International CES named best tradeshow
The 2010 International CES was both the largest tradeshow of last year and the tradeshow with the highest economic impact…
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SPR announces new HQ and DC plans
North American wholesaler S.P. Richards (SPR) is set to move to new headquarters in the coming weeks following last month’s…