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Maren Gehling Joins Azione Unlimited Advisory Board
Maren Gehling, Director of Sales, Custom Home & Integration at Hunter Douglas, has been elected to the Azione Unlimited Advisory Board. The 10-member Advisory Board, composed equally of dealer and vendor members, ensures every decision supports the full spectrum of Azione's 300-plus member community, and Gehling's election reinforces Azione Unlimited's foundational commitment to balanced representation.
Full Story: TWICE (6/18) 
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Industry
David Solomon Joins Gramophone And World Wide Stereo As Director Of Content Innovation & Brand Engagement
World Wide Stereo and Gramophone -- two independently operated companies aligned through a strategic leadership partnership -- have jointly appointed David Solomon as director of content innovation & brand engagement.
Full Story: TWICE (6/18) 
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Retail
Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Massachusetts
Amazon officially opened a 2.8 million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center in Charlton, Massachusetts.
Full Story: Retail Dive (6/18) 
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Awards
The 2025 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
TWICE is proud to hold its annual VIP Awards once again. The twelfth edition of the awards will celebrate the best features, design, and value that new products are bringing to consumers and give retailers and distributors a chance to honor difference-makers in their businesses.

Every VIP Award nominee will receive:

  • All entries will receive a fully licensed nominee badge to use in both digital and print promotions
  • Recognition in a special VIP entrant article on TWICE.com

Every VIP Award Winner will receive:

  • Coverage in the Sept. VIP Issue of TWICE, as well as on TWICE.com and the TWICE eNewsletter
  • A press release, social graphics, and digital banners, as well as a fully licensed winner's badge to aid in-house promotion
  • All of the winners' assets will be fully licensed and can be used both indefinitely and internationally on marketing materials, packaging, displays, etc

The entry deadline is Friday, June 20, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 
Full Story: TWICE (5/21) 
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Appliance
Empava Launches Heavy Duty Dual-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven
Empava has launched a Countertop Dual-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven, which brings both gas and firewood fuel options to backyards and outdoor kitchen.
Full Story: TWICE (6/18) 
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TV/Video
I have noticed a growing trend in the projector world, but I'm worried it could go too far
Xgimi's newest portable projector, the MoGo 4, is the latest example to catch my eye when it comes to this trend.
Full Story: What Hi-Fi? (6/18) 
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In Case You Missed It
Review: Soundcore AeroClip - Where Comfort Meets Cutting-Edge Sound
As someone who's tried just about every style of wireless earbuds--from in-ear to bone conduction--I was immediately intrigued by the Soundcore AeroClip's flexible open-ring design. These aren't your standard earbuds, and that's exactly what makes them stand out.
Full Story: TWICE (6/17) 
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