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Article: THE YEAR IN REVIEW, FROM CES TO CHRISTMAS.(Consumer Electronics Show)(Industry Overview)
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- HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
- Article date:
- January 3, 2005
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Byline: Gerry Beatty
NEW YORK-The year that was in consumer electronics and major appliances featured a torrent of advanced products. It was also notable for soaring commodities prices and changes at leading retailers -- does it get any bigger than Kmart-Sears?
January
Digital products dominated the Consumer Electronics Show. Trends included the connected home and systems design changes; hot categories included flat screens (Epson was an entrant) and recordable video formats. The Builders' Show, featuring technology and stainless steel, included BSH and Miele exhibits as the premium suppliers sought diversified markets.
Harmon Kardon ...