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People still buying gadgets despite slow economy
The economy may be slumping, but electronic sales are jumping. Jim Pearse is the president of Ultimate Electronics.
Companies offer drive-through electronics disposal
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There's just one thing I can't stand when it comes to my 65-inch flat-screen TV - all the wires.
Lakewood gamer will add to its offerings
By Joyzelle Davis , Rocky Mountain News Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Ultimate Electronics plans to launch a new line of billiards and game-room furnishings at its Lakewood store on Friday, the company said.
Amazon Price Difference Refunds
About a week ago I ordered a new TV from Amazon , then yesterday I noticed it in Ultimate Electronics for the same price .
Specialty stores expect Blu-ray to surpass DVD in August
There has been a lot of discussion over the last several months about whether consumers even care about the availability of Blu-ray or any other high definition disc format.
VIDEO: Learn To Clean Your Ultimate Electronics
Experts from Ultimate Electronics have some good advice for taking care of your high-end electronics. via ClipSyndicate
Rebates arrive; consumers consider options
“Some people bought new TVs with their tax returns, and they're waiting on this next one to finish out their systems”
Linda Neu of Bentley looks at a wall of digital televisions at Ultimate Electronics in Wichita. via The Wichita Eagle
Circuit City Responds To Wattles' Letter
By Steve Smith & Alan Wolf -- TWICE, 4/23/2008 12:23:00 PM UPDATE! Richmond, Va. via Twice
Ultimate Electronics, a Consumer Electronics Chain Owned by Wattles...
“I am proud of our results and want to congratulate Jim and thank the entire Ultimate Electronics team for their outstanding performance.”
Ultimate Acquisition Partners, L.P., which owns and operates 32 Ultimate Electronics home entertainment superstores in nine states, has named Jim Pearse to serve as the company's president. via TechWeb.com
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iPod-Docking System Prices Keep Climbing
“The more expensive product seems to be selling”
J&R Music World, for example, is preparing to sell the $800-everyday Roth Alfie, and Datavision of New York plans to offer Bowers & Wilkins's Zeppelin at $599. For its part, Ultimate Electronics of Thornton, ... via Digital Post Production
Wattles Seeks Ouster Of Circuit City"s Board
“The current CEO has been president or CEO for three years now”
The proposal was submitted to Circuit City via letter, along with a second proposal to repeal any bylaw amendments or new bylaws that Circuit's board may adopt without first seeking shareholder approval. via Digital Producer
Wattles Capital Management Submits Proposal to Replace Circuit City's Board of Directors
Wattles Capital Management, LLC, which owns 6.5% of Circuit City, has submitted a proposal to remove each member of the Circuit City Board at the Annual Meeting, other than the five directors nominated by WCM, ... via Retail Merchandiser
Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Ultimate Electronics abandon HD DVD
“We've listened to our customers, who are showing a clear preference toward Blu-ray products and movies with their purchases”
Edward Gately , Tribune Rest in peace, HD DVD. The battle for next-generation DVD has come to an end with Sony's Blu-ray beating Toshiba's HD DVD. via East Valley Tribune
BBB contests Ultimate's lowest-price advertising
“We do everything we can do to make sure we're up to date.”
Ultimate Electronics is in trouble with the Better Business Bureau for claiming that its prices beat those found at Best Buy and Circuit City. via StarTribune
Wattles Ups Circuit City Stake; COO Named
RICHMOND, VA. - Circuit City's stock and senior management team both saw their share of movement this month as investor Mark Wattles amassed a 6.5 percent stake in the retailer, which hired a COO and lost a top ... via Twice
Paramount taps studio group prexy
Paramount Pictures has tapped Randall Baumberger president of the studio group. He will oversee day-to-day management of the group, which includes environmental health and safety, facilities and plant ... via Variety
Wattles Builds 6.5% Stake In Circuit City
Tech Users Studied Whenever you see the words "typology" in the title, you know you're in for an exha... More Reporters Notebook Alan Wolf , Senior Editor, May, 4 2007 Michael Dell's Shack Attack A BusinessWeek ... via Twice
Tax rebate could be good for businesses
“The spending would be a combination of essential living expenses and pleasure spending due to newfound disposable income”
Jacob N. Ware / Special to the Rocky Randy Schmidt, left, of Centennial, talks with Ultimate Electronics employee Steve Kalinger about plasma TVs on Friday. via Denver Rocky Mountain News