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James Sanduski To Retire As President of Sharp Home Electronics Company of America
James Sanduski To Retire As President of Sharp Home Electronics Company of America
Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) has announced that James Sanduski, President of SHCA, will retire on March 31 of this year, with Grace Dolan, current Senior Vice President of Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America (SEMCA), to succeed him as President of SHCA on April 1.
"Jim has shaped Sharp in meaningful ways, and we are deeply grateful for the strong foundation he leaves behind. His commitment to our people, our customers, and the business has been instrumental in bringing us to where we are today," said Jeff Ashida, Chairman and CEO of Sharp Electronics Corporation.
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Virtual Supply: Redefining Strategic Partnerships For A New Century
 
Virtual Supply: Redefining Strategic Partnerships For A New Century
Originally founded in 1927, selling crystal radio tubes, the organization has morphed from a basic distributor into a trusted strategic partner that manages retail business end-to-end.
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TWICE, Residential Systems And TechRadar Pro Announce Picks Awards Winners For CES 2026
TWICE, Residential Systems And TechRadar Pro Announce Picks Awards Winners For CES 2026
xTWICE, Residential Systems, and TechRadar Pro are proud to announce the winners of this year's Picks Awards, the brands' annual program honoring the best and most influential consumer technology at CES 2026. Winners were selected based on the impact they're expected to have on the Consumer Electronics industry.
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Italy: The Future of Mobility at CES
See how Italian Trade Agency and ANFIA are driving the agentic era. From Pininfarina's innovative wind tunnel and Eldor's advanced EV power systems to Politecnico di Milano's autonomous shuttles, discover the Italian tech and global partnerships reshaping the world of transport. Watch the video to learn more!
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Playback Distribution Appointed Distribution Partner For Vicoustic
 
Playback Distribution Appointed Distribution Partner For Vicoustic
Playback Distribution has announced that it has been appointed as the U.S. and Canadian distributor of Vicoustic. This new partnership is poised to strengthen Vicoustic's presence in North America by targeting key growth opportunities in the Hi-Fi, Residential Custom Integration, and Professional Audio markets. Playback will showcase Vicoustic for the first time at NAMM 2026 (booth 15514).
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