E-Commerce

Convergence, long anticipated but finally here between the computer and the living room TV, isn’t a phenomenon limited to hardware and content. Brick-and-mortar CE retailing and e-commerce have finally come together with full force, even at the specialty dealer level.

Just what that signifies was the overarching topic during a  CEA Line Shows panel entitled, “What’s in Store: Trends in CE & Technology Retailing,” moderated by Line Shows chair Natali Del Conte in New York City June 24th.  Participants included Bob & Ron’s World Wide Stereo principal Bob Cole, Datavision principal Albert Liniado, CE industry hardware executive Bob Perry and Netsertive director of business development Jamie Sasser.

As it launched the pre-sale for the new iPhone, Apple also unveiled a new mobile app that allows users to purchase Apple products from their iPhone or iPod Touch

URC announced this week that it has launched a new online education center called URC University. The program was launched at InfoComm in Las Vegas

Ritz Camera & Image has announced the "reinvention" of its e-commerce division, RitzPix.com.

In Car Experts (ICE) announced Monday a new Websites For Members program. The program, included in ICE membership, allows group members to easily create high-quality websites.

Best Buy's mobile division announced Thursday that the company has relaunched Best Buy Mobile website, at BestBuy.com/Mobile

Lutron Electronics this week unveiled the new version of its website. More than a year in the making, the new Lutron.com features a new site architectur

Amazon Thursday announced the release of its new shopping app for the Apple iPad. The app allows for easy search and purchase of products from Amazon's store, in addition to special features.

Amazon has remained the top Internet retail outfit in the U.S., according to the latest rankings from InternetRetailer.com. Amazon posted a 27.9 percent increase in online sales to $24.51 billion to retain the top spot.

Amazon this week announced the launch of a new customer education site for 3D products. Amazon 3D 101 is meant to educate users about everything from 3D TVs to projectors, monitors and Blu-ray disc players featuring the technology.