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The 17th annual DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) hosted buyer channel event starts today in Monaco. Hundreds of consumer tech, IT and consumer electronics (CE) brands are participating at this year’s event, holding pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with senior executives and buyers from the region’s leading distributors, retailers and channel partners. DISTREE EMEA 2019 takes place at the Fairmont Hotel, running from February 19th to 22nd.
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Riversong extends retail reach with Sharaf DG
Fast-growing consumer technology brand Riversong has signed up Sharaf DG as a retail partner in the UAE. Haitham Kalakesh, CEO at Riversong Technology, said: “Now, it is time to take our retail business to another level. We are excited to announce that Riversong products will be available at Sharaf DG stores across UAE. The stores will feature all our fast moving power banks and audio range.”
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DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) has released preliminary findings from its 2018 EMEA Consumer Tech Channel Survey. Smart Home, Gaming & Gaming Accessories, Mobile Devices and Audio (Headphones & Speakers) were identified as the product categories with the most growth potential in EMEA in 2019, according to this year’s survey. Hundreds of distributors, retailers and e-tailers participated in the annual DISTREE EMEA survey.
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GfK confirmed as Event Partner for DISTREE EMEA 2019
GfK has been confirmed as an official Event Partner for DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2019, the region’s leading hosted buyer event for consumer technology, consumer electronics (CE) and IT channels. DISTREE EMEA will take place in Monaco from February 19th to 22nd 2019. GfK connects data and science. Innovative research solutions provide answers for key business questions around consumers, markets, brands and media – now and in the future.
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CTRONIQ succeeds with Carrefour in Kenya
Consumer technology brand CTRONIQ scored a huge success with retailer Carrefour in Kenya with its recent Black Friday promotion. A strong social media campaign, backed up by aggressive price points, saw hundreds of CTRONIQ LED televisions sold in just a few hours. The offer was only available on Friday 23rd November for shoppers visiting Carrefour’s retail outlets in Nairobi.
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Distributor confirmations for DISTREE EMEA up 49%
Distributor confirmations for DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2019 are up 49% compared to the same point last year. With three months to go until next year’s event, the increased level of support from distributors reinforces DISTREE EMEA’s position as the leading hosted buyer event for consumer tech brands from around the world looking to launch, build or manage routes-to-market across the region.
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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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DISTREE Russia 2019 to deliver new channel growth opportunities
The 16th annual DISTREE Russia will take place in Moscow on May 29th to May 31st, 2019. The country’s leading hosted buyer channel event will offer technology brands and distributors access to Russia leading retailers, e-tailers and resellers in one place at one time. Frederic Simard, Event Director for DISTREE Russia, said: “Building on the success of this year’s event, DISTREE Russia 2019 will once again provide exhibitors with a unique opportunity to hold pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with the country’s leading channel partners, spanning both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) channels.”
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iBRIT continues rapid Middle East channel expansion
iBRIT has continued its rapid Middle East channel expansion, signing new distribution and retail agreements in Palestine with Almadafa and 2A Distribution. iBRIT has also strengthened its presence in Kuwait, inking new channel agreements with distributor Link Communications and retailer Carrefour.
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Ring has partnered with Sharaf DG, a leading technology retailer in the UAE. As part of the collaboration, Sharaf DG will promote and retail Ring’s home security products and solutions in their stores as well as at their innovative in-store Solution Bar, giving customers the opportunity to experience Ring products firsthand and learn about product features and benefits via demonstrations.
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