Former Disney Executive Duncan Wardle to Deliver CEDIA Expo 2026 Keynote

Former Disney Executive Duncan Wardle to Deliver CEDIA Expo 2026 Keynote (Image Credit: Zachary Comeau/CE Pro) CEDIA has announced that former Disney executive Duncan Wardle will deliver the keynote presentation at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026 on Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. in the Mile High Ballroom. According to CEDIA, Wardle’s keynote will focus on innovation, creativity […]

GE Completes Fridge Factory Upgrade

GE Completes Fridge Factory Upgrade GE invested in $28 million in state-of-the-art equipment and worksite improvements at its Decatur refrigerator factory.(Image Credit: Your Source News) Decatur, Ala. plant gets new equipment and facilities GE Appliances unveiled the latest upgrades to its Decatur, Ala. refrigeration plant last month before government officials and community leaders. The bulk […]

The Numbers Behind the 2026 CE Pro 100 and Brand Analysis

The Numbers Behind the 2026 CE Pro 100 and Brand Analysis The 2026 CE Pro 100 and Brand Analysis reveal an industry becoming more disciplined, relationship-driven, and ecosystem-focused. Every year, the CE Pro 100 asks integrators to do something that most privately held businesses are naturally hesitant to do: share revenue figures and publicly quantify […]

Ashley marks decade of Memorial Day flag ceremonies

Ashley Marks Decade of Memorial Day Flag Ceremonies Ashley marked a decade of annual flag raising ceremonies nationwide. (Image Credit: Furniture Today) Ashley Furniture Inds. marked its annual flag raising ceremony across its advanced manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide to commemorate Memorial Day. Ceremonies were held throughout the week leading up to Memorial Day and […]

Daryl Friedman Announces Retirement Plans

Daryl Friedman Announces Retirement Plans (Daryl Friedman. Image Credit: TWICE) CEDIA Global President and CEO commits to stay through his successor’s onboarding next year CEDIA has announced that Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDIA, has informed the Board of his plans to retire in 2027, committing to staying through his successor’s onboarding next […]

What are you really selling this Memorial Day?

What are you really selling this Memorial Day? As I wrote about last week, the big summer selling holidays — Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day — have continued to gain importance because of the challenges that the industry is facing.  When I spoke to industry leaders at the High Point Market about Memorial […]

CEDIA Expo/CIX Announces 2026 Smart Stage Program

CEDIA Expo/CIX Announces 2026 Smart Stage Program Some focus areas include artificial intelligence, energy management, and design and aesthetics. CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) is where the residential and commercial sides of the integration industry converge, driving better ideas, stronger partnerships, and a clearer understanding of where the market is heading. The same is true […]