14 hhgregg stores to open in Chicago region on Sept. 15
30.08.11
Technology gadget and electronics buffs will have a new retailer to explore on Sept. 15, when Indianapolis-based retailer hhgregg opens 14 stores throughout the Chicago region.
Shoppers cannot help but notice the high-tech offerings, since a typical 30,000-square-foot store features 110 flat-panel TV screens spread across the entire length of the back wall. Each TV is turned on to demonstrate its qualities. The chain also keeps in stock more than 500 appliances, including models from GE, LG, Samsung and Whirlpool.
Its smartphone offerings, all sold with Verizon as the cellular provider, include LG, Samsung and HTC, as well as the Apple iPhone, and its tablet computers, ranging from the Apple iPad to the Archos Arnova, feature Android operating systems. Its newspaper circulars tout sales such as a $299.99 Archos 7-inch Froyo tablet, a $399.99 Acer desktop PC and a $249.99 HTC Thunderbolt smartphone.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Carphone Warehouse unveils 'back to school' promotions
05.09.11
UK mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse has announced a series of 'back to school' promotions for September. It is offering the Samsung Galaxy SII White smartphone from free on a GBP 31 per month tariff (excluding data), as well as the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray from free on a GBP 20.50 minimum per month contract (including data). The Samsung Galaxy W is offered from free on a minimum GBP 20.50 a month contract (including data), with the new Nokia C2-02 available free from GBP 10.50 per month or for GBP 79.95 on PAYG. Carphone Warehouse is also promoting tethering during September, which allows smartphones to share their 3G internet connection with tablets through a secure wireless
Source: Telecompaper (subscription)
Dutch tablet ownership doubles in 6 months - survey
18.05.10
The number of Dutch households with a tablet computer has doubled in the past half year, to around 8 percent of the total, according to Telecompaper's consumer panel. Apple is market leader, followed by Samsung and Archos. The first tablet users are considered innovators and early adopters; they are more often men, younger than people without a tablet, higher educated and with a high income. The tablet is used an average eight hours per week, and around 60 percent of use is in the home. Women appear to use tablets more often than men to play games, while men use the devices more often for social networking. The three mobile operators Vodafone, T-Mobile and KPN have roughly equal shares of
Source: Telecompaper (subscription)