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May 12, 2026
 
 
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The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
TWICE is proud to hold its annual VIP Awards once again. The thirteenth edition of the awards will celebrate the best features, design, and value that new products are bringing to consumers and give retailers and distributors a chance to honor difference-makers in their businesses.

Every VIP Award Winner will receive:
  • Coverage in the September VIP Issue of TWICE, as well as on TWICE.com and the TWICE eNewsletter
  • A press release, social graphics, and digital banners, as well as a fully licensed winner’s badge to aid in-house promotion
  • All of the winners’ assets will be fully licensed and can be used both indefinitely and internationally on marketing materials, packaging, displays, etc
The entry deadline is Friday, June 19, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Full Story: TWICE (5/12)
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Amazon launches ultrafast 30-minute delivery in dozens of U.S. cities
 
Amazon launches ultrafast 30-minute delivery in dozens of U.S. cities
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Amazon is rolling out "ultra-fast" deliveries to get packages to consumers in 30 minutes or less in dozens of cities across the U.S., the company announced Tuesday, marking its most aggressive push yet into quick commerce.
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TWICE Announces Its 2026 Powerful Women In Consumer Electronics And Women on the Rise Honorees
TWICE Announces Its 2026 Powerful Women In Consumer Electronics And Women on the Rise Honorees
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.
Full Story: TWICE (4/17)
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Retailers: Is It Time to Hit The 'Panic Button'?
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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.
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