Electronics
December 18, 2015 at 3:58 pm
Ryan Fitzpatrick is so close you could tug on the New York Jets quarterback's beard and wish him luck. Better look out, or you'll be run over by some of those big offensive lineman making their way out to the field. Well, not in reality, but virtual reality. It's all part of a unique experience—"Jets Virtual…
December 15, 2015 at 6:19 pm
I got the Microsoft Surface Book (not the Surface tablet) two weeks ago, and it’s going back to Microsoft this week. It’s an expensive laptop that has great potential, but it’s not worth the extra money. Here are my thoughts. The potential is there: Beautiful and stylish Powerful Excellent tablet functionality with a great Bluetooth…
December 14, 2015 at 3:54 pm
Last week, the team from Grand Island, New York-based Starline Inc. came together for its annual sales meeting, where it previewed its collection of 2016 products and honored its top sales representatives. Jim Bull, Starline Inc.'s vice president of sales, presented two awards of distinction and outstanding achievement to his U.S. sales team. He presented the…
December 9, 2015 at 7:18 pm
The college football bowl games have been announced, and players and coaches are preparing for what will be, for many, the last game of the season. If that wasn't enough for the players to look forward to, the giveaways they'll receive from sponsors are impressive as well. Bleacher Report ranked some of its favorites, but here are what…
December 9, 2015 at 3:54 pm
Keurig, the single-cup coffee machine maker, said it has agreed to be sold to private equity firm JAB Holding Co. for almost $14 billion. JAB Holding Co. is offering $92 for each share of Keurig, a 78 percent premium from the stock’s closing price of $51.70 on Dec. 4. Keurig’s stock is down nearly 61 percent…
November 20, 2015 at 6:36 pm
What are you going to do in 2016 that is going to make you even more relevant in 2017? What are you going to do to create the customer experience needed to ensure that you can compete and flourish long term? Are you going to curse the online challengers who are driving you crazy? Or,…
November 20, 2015 at 4:15 pm
Emperor, Green Lane, Pa., announced the opening of a new office in the U.K. Based in Middlesex, minutes away from London's Heathrow airport, Emperor's newest location is in the heart of the robust U.K. market. Emperor, a promotional electronics supplier with headquarters outside of Philadelphia and a factory in Shenzhen, China, grossed more than $3…
November 13, 2015 at 6:49 pm
Fossil, Richardson, Texas, said it will acquire Misfit, a wearable technology startup that focuses on fitness trackers, for $260 million, according to CNET. Misfit, founded in 2011, makes activity monitors and home products, like sleep monitors and smart bulbs, according to The Verge. The company also has partnerships with other brands, such as Speedo and…
November 12, 2015 at 2:44 pm
Alibaba Group Holding flexed its e-commerce muscle by logging a record $14.3 billion (91.2 billion yuan) in sales during its Singles’ Day promotion, providing a bright spot for the online giant’s prospects amid concern about Chinese consumer spending. The event, which generated a 60 percent sales increase from a year earlier, was part of Chairman…
October 27, 2015 at 8:56 pm
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced a deal to carry Energizer Power Banks, granting the company an industry exclusive in North America. Prime Line is offering special introductory pricing through the end of the year. All models are in stock and available with free rush service. “We wanted to align ourselves with a trusted brand in…
