B2B and beyond

Article Abstract:

Several consumer electronics business-to-business (B2B) websites have been launched by dot-com companies to connect manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Such Internet sites are hosted by Birdland.com, CETRADE.com, HotOffTheWire.com, Redtagbiz.com and TheReturnExchange.com. Dot-com companies are encouraged to develop consumer electronics B2B sites because of its immense market potential that is expected to surpass the $7.29 trillion mark by 2004.

Strategy & planning, Online information services

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Retailing extreme DVDs: the highs, the lows

Article Abstract:

Manufacturers are unable to meet the demand for low-end digital video disc (DVD) players due to an underestimation of the technology's popularity. A Panasonic official predicts shipments of DVD players to reach a conservative 2 million units in 1999, higher than the 1.63 million projected by the Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association. On the high-end front, models are becoming more pricey as manufacturers have yet to see a ceiling on demand.

Market information - general, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, Video Home Recorders & Players

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Getting bigger all the time

Article Abstract:

Furniture makers have launched their latest line of home theater furnitures. Bell 'Oggetti has introduced its $2,280 WU-900 Romari System, which consists of two AR-903 Alto Romari and one B-902 Romari units. Bush Furniture introduced the model HT71748 home theater furniture which accomodates most TVs up to 53 inches, with a suggested retail price of $799. Other new entries are Great! American Oak's deluxe version of its Shaker model and Sauder Woodworking Co's North Pointe collection.

Product introduction, Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing, Wood Living Room Furniture, Wood furniture, Living room furniture

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