Sears Talks TV Trends for 2011

Sears Holdings announced what the company identifies and is promoting as the top three trends in televisions for 2011.

Some Retailers Ignore Video Game Ratings

The Parents Television Council announced the results of its latest survey, which collected data about the extent to which some U.S. retailers prevent unaccompanied minors from buying ESRB Mature-rated (ages 17+) video games.

Electronics Retailers Demo 3D TV This Weekend

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that consumers will have an opportunity to see live 3D HDTV programming this weekend at electronics retailers across the United States.

Best Buy Lags in Promoting 3D TV

J.D. Power and Associates announced that according to research contained in its 2010 Television Mystery Shopping Report, the proportion of salespeople who discuss 3D television technology with shoppers at major electronics retailers has increased substantially during the first six months of 2010 but the rates of growth vary widely by retailer.

Sears and Kmart Go Hollywood

Sears and Kmart announced plans to launch Alphaline Entertainment powered by RoxioNow. According to the statement, through a multi-year agreement with Sonic Solutions, the Alphaline Entertainment platform will offer Sears and Kmart customers on-demand entertainment via a range of internet-connected devices including HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players, computers and handheld technologies.