http://www.cepro.com/topic/C293 Big-Box Retailers Stories from CE Pro, The Leading Information Source for the Custom Electronics Installer en scrowe@ehpub.com Copyright 2008 2008-10-13T13:22:01-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/verizon_unveils_in_home_tv_repair_service_expert_care/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/verizon_unveils_in_home_tv_repair_service_expert_care/#When:19:20:00Z Verizon has launched a service called Expert Care to offer in-home repair and replacement of TV and PC systems to go along with its phone systems. News, Big-Box Retailers, Home Theater 2008-10-10T19:20:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/credit_rating_service_advises_against_selling_with_circuit_city/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/credit_rating_service_advises_against_selling_with_circuit_city/#When:15:53:00Z Circuit City, however, maintains its vendor relationships are strong and it will be well-supplied for the holiday season. News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-10-09T15:53:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/klipsch_collaborates_with_best_buy_on_icon_v_speakers/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/klipsch_collaborates_with_best_buy_on_icon_v_speakers/#When:15:47:00Z Klipsch and Best Buy collaborated on the new Icon V Series speakers, saying the latest Klipsch series was "born out of feedback" from Best Buy employees and customers. News, Product News, Speakers, Big-Box Retailers 2008-10-08T15:47:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/best_buy_introduces_blue_label_series/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/best_buy_introduces_blue_label_series/#When:15:41:00Z New in-store line of products was developed directly from customer feedback. Press Releases, Big-Box Retailers, People and Places 2008-10-08T15:41:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/is_this_finally_it_for_circuit_city/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/is_this_finally_it_for_circuit_city/#When:12:07:00Z At end of trading Tuesday, Circuit City hit an all time low of fifty cents a share. Is this the end of Circuit City? Plus: what it means for your business. News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-10-08T12:07:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/circuit_city_reports_239_million_q2_loss/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/circuit_city_reports_239_million_q2_loss/#When:15:15:00Z A difficult second quarter for Circuit City ended with a reported $239.2 million net loss. It also saw Blockbuster withdraw a $1 billion acquisition and a shift in executive leadership. News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-09-29T15:15:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/circuit_city_ceo_philip_schoonover_resigns/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/circuit_city_ceo_philip_schoonover_resigns/#When:13:20:00Z The embattled CE retailer says Schoonover's resignation is effective immediately. He will be replaced by James Marcum. News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-09-23T13:20:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/best_buy_profits_fall_19_in_q2/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/best_buy_profits_fall_19_in_q2/#When:15:10:00Z Best Buy is reporting that its profits fell 19 percent in the second quarter News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-09-16T15:10:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/best_buy_to_acquire_napster_for_121_million/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/best_buy_to_acquire_napster_for_121_million/#When:14:58:00Z Best Buy has entered an agreement to acquire Napster for $121 million, the companies announced. News, Big-Box Retailers, Mergers and Acquisitions 2008-09-15T14:58:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/how_to_compete_against_geek_squad_et_al/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/how_to_compete_against_geek_squad_et_al/#When:12:30:00Z Consider the possibility that you want to compete against the installation services from big-box retailers. Do you know exactly what they're offering in comparison to you? News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-09-11T12:30:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/sears_earnings_down_63_despite_ce_growth/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/sears_earnings_down_63_despite_ce_growth/#When:14:32:00Z Company is down $108 million versus second quarter last year. Sharp decline is attributed to housing market and increased competition for consumer’s dollars. News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-08-29T14:32:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/hes_pro_group_alliance_aims_to_sustain_dealer_viability/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/hes_pro_group_alliance_aims_to_sustain_dealer_viability/#When:17:55:00Z New structure helps insulate member companies from consolidation, contraction and product commoditization. News, Big-Box Retailers, Buying Group 2008-08-25T17:55:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/atts_connectech_to_offer_home_theater_installation/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/atts_connectech_to_offer_home_theater_installation/#When:18:00:00Z AT&T has decided to enter the home theater and computer installation market with its AT&T ConnecTech program. News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-08-22T18:00:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/circuit_city_appoints_turnaround_executive_hints_at_sale/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/circuit_city_appoints_turnaround_executive_hints_at_sale/#When:14:36:00Z Company says new vice chairman James A. Marcum is highly experienced at turning retailers around. News, Big-Box Retailers, People and Places 2008-08-19T14:36:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/circuit_city_postpones_45_million_distribution_facility/K293 http://www.cepro.com/article/circuit_city_postpones_45_million_distribution_facility/#When:13:28:00Z Embattled CE retailer says the setback won't affect future expansion. Circuit City plans to open the facility early in 2009. News, Big-Box Retailers 2008-08-11T13:28:00-05:00