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Emerging markets distributor Elko has extended the portfolio of Lenovo products it sells in Russia and will now offer IdeaTab tablets and IdeaPhone smartphones to its in-country channel customer base. The agreement see Elko become the first official distributor of Lenovo smartphones in Russia.
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Miracle eyes European channel expansion
The fast-paced accessories space is a popular category at DISTREE EMEA – the region’s leading channel event for the volume ICT and consumer electronics (CE) channel. One vendor hoping to make its mark with channel partners from across the region at next month’s DISTREE EMEA 2013 is Miracle – the company behind the Miracase range of accessories.
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Computer 2000 adds McAfee to ESD offering
Computer 2000, the UK arm of distribution giant Tech Data, has added the full range of security solutions from McAfee to its electronic software distribution (ESD) service. Computer 2000’s ESD service, known as ‘TD Activate-here’, aims to make it simpler for SMB resellers, e-tailers and retailers to offer a full and up-to-date choice of top selling software solutions to their customers.
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EMEA Retailer Initiative of the Year – NOMINATE NOW
Nominations are now being accepted for the inaugural EMEA Retailer Initiative of the Year Award, part of the ‘EMEA Channel Academy: 2013 Awards’ that take place in conjunction with next month’s DISTREE EMEA event in Monaco. From a new omni-channel approach through to an incredible bundling promotion, fresh new in-store display or innovative financing scheme, the organisers are looking for an initiative that has made a massive impact on a retail business and made waves in the retail channel.
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Dixons adds new non-executive director
Dixons Retail has announced the appointment of Andrea Gisle Joosen as a non-executive director effective from March 1st 2013. Joosen has extensive international business experience in a variety of sectors including consumer electronics, having spent part of her career as managing director for Panasonic Nordic. The ICT and consumer electronics (CE) retailer will look to tap into Joosen’s in-depth knowledge of the Nordic region.
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UK shoppers snap up cheap tablets
IT research company CONTEXT reckons that low cost tablets under £200 (US$310) were a hit with festive shoppers in the UK in late 2012. Away from premium Apple products, CONTEXT found strong demand for lower priced Nexus 7 and Galaxy Tab 2 7” tablets. Consumers also snapped up Blackberry’s Playbook tablet, which was sold at low price to clear stocks. CONTEXT data revealed that more than 800,000 tablets were sold through the UK distribution channel during November and December 2012.
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Mobile lifestyle brand Vacii is coming to Europe to meet partners and sign channel agreements at this year’s DISTREE EMEA 2013 in Monaco, which takes place from February 19-22nd. Amy Pai, marketing director at Vacii, said: “Vacii is a trendy and vibrant mobile lifestyle brand founded by a group of experienced designers. We are dedicated to creating premium quality, innovative accessories that bring joy to our everyday experience with mobile technology.”
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Wexler plans European channel expansion
Tablets and e-readers from Wexler could become a common sight in European markets in 2013. Wexler is attending next month’s DISTREE EMEA in Monaco to meet major distributors and retailers from across the region as the company looks to extend its channel reach. Leo Prozument, CEO at Wexler, said: “We want to succeed in taking the first step of introducing a top brand for e-readers - and soon tablets as well - to the top retailers in consumer electronics and IT markets in Europe.”
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Networking and accessories vendor Belkin has entered into an agreement to acquire Linksys, Cisco’s home networking business unit. The deal would include Linksys products, technology brand and employees. Linksys currently has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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Huawei signs Digilife distribution deal in India
Hardware vendor Huawei has added Digilife as a distribution partner in India. Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services (DDMS) is part of Indian IT conglomerate HCL Infosystems. DDMD will carry Huawei’s entire product portfolio as the vendor takes the next step in pushing products and solutions to operators, enterprises and consumers and maximising its channel reach in India.
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