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Kicker, SoundGate Brands Added to the In Car Experts Group

Kicker, SoundGate Brands Added to the In Car Experts Group
In Car Experts announced it has secured an agreement for Stillwater Designs of Stillwater, Okla., manufacturer of the KICKER brand, to join its ranks as a vendor member. The new partnership is the first since the Mobile Electronics Retailers Association (MERA) acquired In Car Experts in February, and it expands…
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Best Buy and 7-Eleven Stores to End Near-Field Communication Trials

Best Buy and 7-Eleven Stores to End Near-Field Communication Trials
Near-field communication trials at some Best Buy and 7-Eleven stores are ending, as the retailers haven't seen a payoff for the costs involved in enabling the technology. The two retailers have announced that they will be shutting down their near-field communications capabilities in their retail locations, pointing to further struggles for…
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Small Businesses Turn to New Technologies to Boost Growth

Small Businesses Turn to New Technologies to Boost Growth
Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of small business owners said new technologies will offer a bigger return on their investment than new employees (28 percent) in 2014, according to a survey by office supply specialist Brother International, in partnership with Score, a mentoring organization for small businesses. The survey also indicated…
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New Report Examines Powersports Accessories Market

New Report Examines Powersports Accessories Market
A new report focused on the accessorization of utility task vehicles (UTVs, also known as side-by-sides) reveals that approximately 670,000 UTV models were sold in the United States in 2010-2012. Released by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the 62-page report provides auto accessory businesses with an understanding of the…
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Mobile Electronics Named Finalist for Prestigious MAGGIE Award for Publishing Excellence

Mobile Electronics Named Finalist for Prestigious MAGGIE Award for Publishing Excellence
Mobile Electronics magazine was named one of five finalists for the 63rd Annual MAGGIE Awards by the Western Publishing Association (WPA), in recognition of excellence among publishing and media professionals. The monthly publication, which covers the automotive mobile electronics technology industry, is up for Best Trade Magazine in the categories…
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