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Jim Ristow, who has led AVB BrandSource for the past 11 years as CEO, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the nation's largest merchandising and marketing co-op for independent furniture and appliance dealers. Ristow will assume his new post on April 2, 2026. Succeeding him as co-CEOs will be CMO John White and COO Dave Meekings.

Boundless Devices, a leader in connected home and networking solutions, announced the appointment of David Henry as Chief Executive Officer. Henry brings more than two decades of experience in home networking and smart home technology, positioning Boundless Devices for its next phase of growth and innovation.

Sales for U.S. retailers have increased by about 4% so far this holiday season as Americans balanced tighter budgets with a desire to upgrade gadgets and refresh wardrobes, according to preliminary figures released by Visa (V.N) and Mastercard (MA.N), on Tuesday.

Tactacam has announced its upcoming appearance at CES 2026, the world's most powerful consumer tech event. During the annual conference on Jan. 6-9, 2026, Tactacam will showcase the DEFEND brand, highlighting its growing lineup of cellular-enabled security solutions.

This space-saving soundbar/subwoofer combo from Creative might not meet the lofty demands of an audiophile, but for anyone who wants more sound from their movies or television, it ticks a lot of boxes.