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Market analysis firm CONTEXT’s latest consumer research has highlighted virtual reality (VR) headsets and accessories as a strong growth opportunity for European technology retailers. A whopping 79% of those questioned said that the ability to demonstrate a VR solution was an important factor in deciding which channel they would buy a VR headset from. That’s music to the ears of retailers that maintain a strong network of bricks and mortar stores, giving them a solid advantage over pure play e-tailers.
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Yi Technology enters Europe with Lion Mobile
Yi Technology, a Xiaomi-backed company, and one of China’s largest producers of intelligent cameras is officially entering the European market in cooperation with IT distributor Lion Mobile. Lion Mobile will aim to improve the availability of Yi Technology products across Europe. Lion Mobile will provide professional support and authorised services for Yi products.
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Dixons Carphone takes next step in smart home management
Connected World Services (CWS), a division of retail giant Dixons Carphone, has announced a partnership with Zonoff to offer an IoT-enabled home management and services platform to companies throughout Europe. Zonoff’s leading Consumer IoT technology combined with CWS’ honeyBee platform creates a smart end-to-end platform that companies can use to provide consumers with technology support within their homes.
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Nubia eyes European and Latin American markets
Smartphone brand Nubia has announced expansion plans for Europe and Latin America. Consumers in Mexico, Argentina, Russia, Spain and Germany will soon be able to purchase the latest nubia devices in their domestic markets. That includes the nubia Z11 mini, Z9 mini and Z9 Max. Mai Donghai, senior VP of Nubia Technology and co-founder of the nubia brand, said: “nubia has had success in China for the past three years, and now we are setting our sights on new international markets for expansion. We are excited for more consumers to experience nubia’s leading-edge mobile devices.”
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Also Group opens subsidiary in Slovenia
European distribution giant Also Group has established a subsidiary in Slovenia – the 14th European market the company now has presence in. The Ljubljana-based office will focus on digital services distribution, launching the Also cloud marketplace, a one-stop-shop solution for Also customers, in April 2016. Also is the first indirect partner in the Microsoft cloud solution provider (CSP) programme in Slovenia, opening up opportunities for Also resellers to package different solutions with Microsoft cloud services through the Also cloud marketplace.
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Media Markt and Amazon among retail winners at ‘EMEA Channel Academy: 2016 Awards’
The ‘EMEA Channel Academy: 2016 Awards’ were held in conjunction with regional channel event DISTREE EMEA 2016. These included a series of nine awards for consumer technology retailers and e-tailers operating in Europe, plus one award for online marketplaces featuring consumer technology products. Media Markt was the big winner on the night, picking up the Retailer of the Year Award in four separate regions: South East Europe, Southern Europe, DACH and Benelux. Online giant Amazon emerged triumphant in two categories as the company was crowned UK & Ireland Retailer of the Year and also picked up the European Online Marketplace of the Year Award.
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aiFi eyes international growth at DISTREE EMEA
Sweden-based wireless speaker brand aiFi is heading to Monaco this week for DISTREE EMEA as it looks to start building out its international channel reach. Victor Isaksen, chairman at Sound Dimension AB, the company behind aiFi, said: “aiFi is now launching on the international market and events like DISTREE EMEA are important for us when looking for active partners interested in working with us to bring aiFi to the market.”
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INTERVIEW: Christian Popa, Tellur
More than 130 consumer technology brands will meet senior executives and buyers from the top distributors, retailers and e-tailers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) this week. DISTREE EMEA is a powerful regional channel development platform for brands from around the world. Romania-based brand Tellur is participating at the event. Channel EMEA caught up with Cristian Popa, sales manager at Tellur, to find out more about the company’s plans.
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DISTREE EMEA workshops confirmed
DISTREE Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has confirmed the full line-up of workshops and summit sessions at this year’s regional channel event, which takes place from February 24-27th in Monaco. The line-up features a number of organisations speaking at DISTREE EMEA for the first time including BVOH, Early Metrics, European Hardware Association (EHA), Futurecandy, Rude Baguette and Zyme. All delegates attending DISTREE EMEA have the opportunity to register for sessions, which are then included in their personalised agenda.
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INTERVIEW: Karsten Micke, Hotsplots
Hotspot solutions provider Hotsplots has confirmed its participation at regional channel event DISTREE EMEA. The company plans to accelerate its international expansion in 2016 and is looking to open up new international business opportunities outside its home market of Germany. Channel EMEA caught up with Karsten Micke, head of international sales at Hotsplots, to learn more about the company’s plans.
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