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Volume sales of consumer technology on Black Friday are unlikely to increase from the same period in 2017 in most major European countries, despite intense promotional activity from retailers, according to CONTEXT, the IT market intelligence company. The firm based its predictions on analysis of distribution volumes into retailers and e-tailers, using its CONTEXT Saleswatch data to compare sales across a crucial six-week period at the start of the fourth quarter compared to a year ago. The notebook category was chosen as an indicator of what might happen in the wider consumer tech space.
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Modus Brands confirmed for DISTREE EMEA 2019
Fast-growing UK-based distributor Modus Brands has confirmed its participation as a hosted buyer at DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2019, which takes place in Monaco from February 19-22nd. The unique event offers consumer technology, consumer electronics (CE) and IT brands the chance to hold three days of pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with senior executives from distributors, retailers and e-tailers from 50-plus countries in one place at one time.
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ALSO acquires DISS in Slovenia
Distribution giant ALSO has acquired VAD outfit DISS, along with its subsidiaries in Slovenia. ALSO claims that its latest acquisition makes it the market leader in the field of ICT distribution in Slovenia and helps it further expand its business in Eastern Europe. Gustavo Möller-Hergt, CEO of ALSO, said: “The acquisition of DISS allows us to advance our growth strategy in Europe and gives us a broader and sounder basis in key distribution-related business fields than before.”
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NUU Mobile eyes channel expansion at DISTREE EMEA
Fast-growing smartphone brand NUU Mobile has confirmed its participation at DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2019. NUU Mobile will hold pre-scheduled meetings with distributors, retailers and e-tailers from across the region at next year’s event. DISTREE EMEA 2019 is a hosted buyer consumer tech channel event that provides exhibitors with a unique opportunity to meet senior executives from top channel partners from 50-plus countries in one place at one time.
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Kaptivo adds Nuvias as enterprise distributor
Whiteboard collaboration solution vendor Kaptivo has appointed Nuvias as its exclusive EMEA enterprise distributor. Kaptivo’s whiteboard collaboration solution enables live sharing of existing whiteboards and is interoperable with all major conferencing solutions. Steve Harris, EVP of unified communications at Nuvias, commented: “Unified communications are transforming our business landscape, with enhanced collaboration tools adding a competitive edge to our partners."
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ASBIS signs Pure Storage distribution deal
Distributor ASBIS has struck a channel agreement with all-flash storage systems supplier Pure Storage. ASBIS will distribute Pure Storage products in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Moldova.
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Mobileistic confirmed for DISTREE EMEA 2019
US-based mobile accessories brand owner and distributor Mobileistic will exhibit at DISTREE Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2019, which takes place in Monaco from February 19-22nd. Mobileistic will use its participation to accelerate the regional channel development for its own brands: mworks! and Impact Gel Electronics. Earlier this year, Mobileistic entered into a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro in the USA to distribute Impact Gel Electronics’ products.
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iBRIT signs Roshan retail deal in Afghanistan
Smart devices brand iBRIT has continued to build up its worldwide channel reach, striking a retail agreement with telecom operator Roshan in Afghanistan. Roshan will sell iBRIT phone handsets through its network of retail outlets across Afghanistan. Roshan is one of the leading telecommunication companies in Afghanistan with 6.5 million active customers, and a network covering more than 287 districts and cities across 34 provinces of the country.
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Rashi Peripherals unveils new identity
Fast-growing India-based distributor Rashi Peripherals has unveiled a new corporate identity. The company will now be known as ’RP tech India’ (a subsidiary of Rashi Peripherals), with a new logo designed to personify forward and futuristic thinking. RP tech India aims to become a ‘one stop shop’ that can fulfil all the IT-related requirements of Indian consumers through its extensive channel network.
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Exertis appoints head of transformation
Exertis, a distributor of technology products for the B2B, mobile and retail markets today announced the appointment of Chris Bale to the newly created position of head of transformation, reporting to Gerry O’Keeffe, Exertis International, managing director. In this role, Bale will be responsible for leading operational and financial best practice across Exertis in Europe.
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