Retailers: Is It Time to Hit The ‘Panic Button’?

Retail theft continues to rise, but so does something more concerning to retailers: violence.
According to the National Retail Federation's 2025 Impact of Retail Theft & Violence Report, nearly half of retailers surveyed reported increases in violence during a crime, including shoplifting, while 73% said shoplifters are exhibiting heightened aggression.
For consumer electronics retailers, where high-value inventory and confrontational theft often intersect, the question is no longer whether incidents are increasing. It's whether employees have the tools to respond when a potentially dangerous situation arises.

RCA has announced that it is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series. A three-race partnership between RCA and Spire Motorsports during the 2026 season will see RCA sponsoring the No. 71 car driven by Michael McDowell.

The Home Depot has closed a deal that further enhances offerings for its "pro" customers. The home improvement retailer's subsidiary SRS Distribution Inc., which it acquired in 2024 for $18.25 billion, has completed the acquisition of Mingledorff's, a leading wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, parts and supplies.

TWICE is proud to announce the Honorees of the 2026 Powerful Women in Consumer Electronics Award, an annual program created to recognize and celebrate the women who are redefining leadership, mentorship, and innovation across the consumer technology industry.
TWICE is shining a dedicated spotlight on the outstanding women whose talent, dedication, and influence help move our industry forward - every single day. These honorees lead with vision and integrity, mentor the next generation, and build stronger teams, companies, and communities.

Twice now, over the last 24 years, Colin Angle has surprised me. I'm not talking bemusement or nodding appreciation. Think jaw-dropping moments when I felt the earth shift a bit under my feet.

Surround sound systems come in practically every shape and size these days, but there's one modern alternative that we've seen sweep the world of home cinema.

Allstate Protection Plans (APP) is expanding deeper into the wireless and consumer electronics channel through a new partnership with the Associated Carrier Group (ACG), a consortium representing dozens of regional and independent mobile carriers across the United States.
The agreement gives ACG members access to Allstate's protection plan infrastructure, including device protection, claims support, repair and replacement services, and customer service programs aimed at mobile carriers and resellers. The partnership reflects a broader trend in the wireless industry, where smaller carriers are looking for ways to compete beyond pricing and coverage maps.