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The article reports on the sales performance of the top personal computer (PC) retailers in the U.S. in 2010. The top 25 retailers in the country have posted an increase in sales by 12.1 percent in 2010. Tablet computers were the top-selling products in 2010. Some of the top PC retailers in the country include Best Buy, Apple Store, Walmart and Dell.

Reports on the surge in personal computer (PC) sales in 1999 in the United States. Market share held by online and direct retailers; Impact of Internet service provider rebates on sales; Percent change in sales by type of outlet. INSET: High-Profile PC Vendors Lose Steam.

A chart is presented that shows the top 25 personal computer (PC) retailers in the U.S. based on total PC sales in 2009 including Best Buy, Apple Retail Stores and Wal-Mart.

The article highlights the popularity of netbooks in the personal computer (PC) market in the U.S. John Jacobs of Notebook Market Research claims that the shipment volumes for the notebook PC market would have fell 19% without the additional volume coming from netbooks. Chris Wei of Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC) predicts that netbooks will continue to experience strong growth in 2009. Loren Loverde of IDC says netbooks have minimized the impact of the economic crisis on the PC market.

Reports on Compaq Computer's aggressive competition for market share in computer manufacturing. Competitive pricing strategy of the company; Sales and income performance; Increase in stock price; Investment plans; Product diversity and technology; Consolidation among computer manufacturers as emerging issue in the industry.

The article offers information on the donation of DreamSpark computer development tool from Microsoft to the students at Stanford University in the United States. Bill Gates approved the donation in an effort to encourage creative programming among the students, and possibly introducing the young minds of students to careers in software engineering. The strategy in Microsoft's move could mean a long-term result, when the students are in the workplace. DreamSpark features open-source tools for software programming.

Reports on the strategic planning of Compaq/Hewlett-Packard firm in the U.S. Changes in the company due to the merger; Combination of ideas toward product innovation; Amount allocated for the firm's research and development.

Evaluates Apple Computer retail outlets in the United States. Location of the stores; Merchandise that is available at the stores; Plans for additional locations.

Reports developments related to the computer industry in the United States as of August 2000. Court ruling on the Child Online Protection Act; Webby award received by Merriam-Webster Word Central in the category of education; Utilization of computers for leverage thinking and imagination.

Provides suggestions which can assist teachers into introducing computers and technology into their schools.

Surveys statistics on CD-ROM and computer sales as of March 1995. CD-ROM sales in 1994; Increase in personal computer shipments; Increase in the number of CD-ROM titles available.

Reports on statistics and developments in the computer industry of the United States as of February 1995. Compaq as the leader in sales performance for 1994; Deficit of local access numbers for online users; Prediction that the median age of Internet users will drop from 26 to 15.

Reports on developments in the American computer industry as of September 1994. Mountain Lake Software's sponsorship of a story-writing contest for children ages 7-16; Software Publishers Association's (SPA) Tenth Annual Conference on October 4-8, 1994; Knowledge Integration's offer of Networking Fundamentals for Education seminar.

Reports on several developments in the world of computers. Software Publishers Association's (SPA) forecast for the number of software titles to be released in 1994; Home education software as the second fastest growing category of software; Decrease in personal computer prices; Corporate demand for college graduates with masters degrees in computer science.

The article discusses the findings of MarketSource's survey about the tablet computer market in the U.S. The survey revealed that there is high consumer demand for tablet computers. However, most consumers surveyed do not want to buy products more than 500 dollars. The survey found that most owners of tablet computers are between 26 to 45 years old, with 62 percent of them are male.

This article reports on the possibility that cellular-carrier-subsidized netbooks could boost carrier stores' potential in the U.S. mobile computer market. There is a plan by Verizon Wireless and AT&T to start selling netbooks using the same subsidized model that helped grow the cellphone industry. Industry analyst Stephen Baker of NPD Group is doubtful about the subsidized model's prospects in the U.S. market. He thinks that carrier-sold netbooks could have a negative reaction on netbook vendors.

The article presents the 2008 TWICE Top 25 PC Retailers Report in the U.S. The report indicated an increase in sales of computers and computer-rated products. Best Buy posted a rise in sales during the year. The retailer topped the list, followed by Dell, Wal-Mart and Apple Store. QVC and J&R Music World are newcomers in the list.

The article discusses the business strategy of CompUSA, a computer specialty chain in the U.S. The company said that it will abandon the mass consumer market and, instead, focus its attention to serving its core customer base, which is composed of small and medium businesses, technology enthusiasts, and educated professionals. This move is part of the company's restructuring effort, which also entails changes to senior management and closure of stores. Comments from Roman Ross, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of CompUSA, are presented.

The article deals with the plan of computer chain Micro Center to open new stores in the U.S. in 2007. The company is considering former CompUSA stores as locations for the new stores. It has signed letters of intent to occupy two CompUSA stores that have been shut down. The chain has opened 20 stores since it was founded in 1982. The company is not planning to do a major renovation of the new location in Maryland so as to maintain the store's customer base currently associated. The company held the soft opening for its store in New Jersey on April 16.

The article reports on the responses of Gateway chief executive officer Ed Coleman and chief financial officer John Goldsberry to the questions they were asked during a Goldman Sachs Investment Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to Coleman, he is satisfied with the company's product mix. Based on the research of Gartner, the computer maker has fourteen percent market share in the U.S. Coleman believes that the company will grow. Goldsberry mentioned that the company is now engaged in direct selling.

A list of the top 25 PC retailers in the U.S. is presented. The number one is Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Best Buy, the retailer of consumer electronics founded by Dick Schulze in 1966 as Sound of Music. The company is followed by Round Rock, Texas-based Dell, Dallas, Texas-based CompUSA, Bentonville, Arkansas-based Wal-Mart, Richmond, Virginia-based Circuit City and City of Industry, California-based Newegg.com. Data is given for total sales in 2005 and 2004, and number of stores in 2005 and 2004.

The article reports on the positive results generated by Micro Center's strategy of increasing local advertising tied with several in-store merchandising changes made during 2005 in the U.S. The improvements made by the computer specialty chain included advertising in local community papers, instituting a planogram for its stores, improving sales associates' ability to close sales and increase the number of entertainment and gaming storage keeping units. The move toward small, weekly newspapers allows the company to tap into smaller pockets of customers near its stores that are missed by its normal newspaper and direct marketing efforts.

The article reports that Hewlett-Packard will separate its handheld business from its notebook computer business to intensify its focus on the converged handheld market in the U.S. The handheld business will be a separate unit within the company's personal systems group, which also includes notebook computing, desktops and workstations. The change is also part of efforts to streamline its organization. Dave Rothschild has been named the handheld unit vice president. Ted Clark will continue to lead the notebook computing business unit.

This article reports on the business initiatives done by household electronic accessory companies Thomson and Philips in the U.S. with regard to the digital television transition and home networking. Thomson and Philips bring lineups of accessories products to the U.S. selling table that are pointedly positioned for growth and have a legacy of brand names long associated with the accessories category. Thomson purchased the Recoton accessories business and Philips bought the Gemini accessories product stable. Both companies are predicting positive selling results for the second half of 2005. Networking products that enable consumers to enjoy their personal computer content on other audio and video devices throughout the home is a category to watch in the second half of 2005, according to Pierre Mureau of Thomson. High definition television (HDTV) continues to attract millions of customers annually and is igniting the demand for accessories that further enhance the digital experience and deliver profit opportunities for retailers. In summary, the objective of Thomson is to serve as the systems integrator as the convergence of the consumer electronics and computer industries spawns the need for new products and technologies.

U.S. consumer electronics manufacturer Gateway announced the expansion of its computer retail presence in August 2004 with the addition of Best Buy. A spokesman said the company is in the process of simplifying its product assortment, meaning the company will sell through its remaining stores of digital cameras, home theater systems, DVD player/recorders and possibly even plasma televisions than exit the consumer electronics category. The company will then focus on its high volume computer product lines in order to bring itself back to profitability. Best Buy began offering new Gateway-branded notebook computers in July 2004 and a launch of new models of desktop computer will follow in August 2004. Gateway will not limit itself to Best Buy and its pursuing deals with other retail chains. Industry analysts said Gateway needed a retail presence to stay competitive.

This article deals with the recovery of the computer industry in the U.S. as of July 2004. The resurgent personal computer market and the willingness of consumers to spend on new information technology product types helped create a healthy sales environment for the first half of the year. Overall computer sales were the big hit with notebooks being by far the most popular choice among consumers. Total personal computer business grew 22%. Hewlett-Packard saw sharply increased penetration of desktop models with DVD burners. Gateway was surprised with how well its acquired eMachines' notebooks sold, particularly the model 6805. For Toshiba, the addition of the DVD SuperMulti Drive that can burn to DVD Dash and Plus blank media is a big draw. Notebooks were not the lone bright spot for the computer category. Giving a small, but still helping, were niche types like gaming computers. In the personal computer segment, the latter half of the year should mirror what took place during the first 6 months with notebooks and gaming-centric computers selling well. One important addition that is expected to help sales is the wider adoption of desktop and notebook computers utilizing the Windows Media Center Edition operating system.

Reports on the financial performance of Apple Computer in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. Percentage increase in revenue; Net profit; Unit shipments in the U.S.

Focuses on sales trend of notebook computers in the U.S. computer market. Availability of wireless connectivity at low costs; Increase in the number of home wireless networks; Role of cellular carriers in delivering Internet content.

Reports on the closure of operations of the U.S.-based portable memory maker DataPlay after the failure of its last-minute attempt to secure financial backing. Spate of activities in the company prior to its filing for bankruptcy; Problems faced in the production and product retail launch; Failure of the company to make products available on retail.

Focuses on the contribution of 2001 private-label credit card program on operating profit of Circuit City in Richmond, Virginia. Profitability of computer equipment division; Launch of new Circuit City-branded Visa credit card; Benefits of credit transparency.

Reports the depressive status of Personal Computer (PC) retail market despite boost during holiday selling season in New York. Amount of decrease in fourth quarter; Decrease in PC shipments; Status of Gartner Dataquest shipment on units.

Reports the cooperation of the computer industry leaders, politicians, and celebrities in the launching of the Windows XP operating system in New York. Benefits of XP to consumers; Plan of a better multimedia experience for the user; Importance of XP on PC industry.

Reports the effect of terrorist attacks on the computer engineering (CE) events and computer industries in New York, New York. Closure of the computer stores; Cancellation of computer industry related events and legislative sessions; Observations for the consumer confidence of buying and CE demand.

Reports the mixture of buying groups on Zenith plan in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Reaction of buying groups to the decision of vendors; Struggle of computer electronic suppliers amid the competitive vendor environment; Search of group directors and member dealers for replacement products; Comments of retailers on the issue.

Reports the decline of net sales of Circuit City in Richmond, Virginia for the third quarter of 2000. Reasons for the decline; Estimation of gross profit margins; Information on company stocks.

Reports the decline of net earnings of Best Buy in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the third quarter of 2000. Reason for the decline of net earnings; Increase in computer-store sales; Estimation of the gross profit margin.

Reports the sales performance of Dell Computer in Round Rock, Texas. Decline in the gross revenue of the company; Optimism of the company toward business profitability; Contention on the demands for mobile computing products.

Several charts are presented offering an update on the stock performances of U.S. companies including retailers, cellular manufacturers and computer makers.

Reports on consumer electronics dealers' expansion of their product offerings to include computers in the United States. Sales expectations of retailers from the computer offerings; Reasons for the skepticism from a number of dealers on the products' market prospects.

Focuses on the shortfall of low-priced personal computers in the United States. Effects on retailers' profit margins during the holiday season; Vendors' reasons for reducing shipments of low-end computers; Factors contributing to the limited supply of low-end computers; Computer companies expected to benefit from the computer shortfall.

Focuses on the retail sector of the computer industry in the United States as of August 23, 1999. Increase in market share of computer superstores; Consumer electronics retailers' share of the market.

Reports on the `TWICE' magazine's 1999 Computer Product Retail Registry, a survey of sales performance of computer product retailers in the United States as of August 23, 1999. CompUSA as the top-selling retailer; Factors affecting the market.

Reports on Dataquest and International Data Corp.'s separate surveys of computer market shares in the United States, for the second quarter of 1999. Compaq Computer Corp.'s lead over Dell Computer Corp. in the market; Total shipments; Growth rate; Increase in Compaq and Dell's market shares; Top five computer vendors.

Several charts showing the TWICE Stock Index in the U.S. are presented, including retailers, cellular manufacturers, and computer manufacturers.

The article reports on the decline in computer shipments in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2011, according to reports by International Data Corp. (IDC) and Gartner.

This article reports that research firm Gartner is predicting a steep decline in personal computer (PC) unit shipments in the U.S. for 2009 and worldwide declines hitting 11.9 percent. The year's drop will far surpass the 3.2 percent fall-off that took place in 2001. Comments from Gartner research director George Shiffler regarding the forecasts are given.

This article reports on the decline in the number of shipment of personal computers (PC) in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to research firm iSuppli. PC shipments fell 1.5 percent in the fourth quarter compared with the third quarter. The company attributed the credit crunch for the decline, saying consumers and businesses simply could not get the funding to make purchases.

The article reports on the decision of U.S. computer maker Averatec to focus on notebook computers and venture into the all-in-one computer space. Part of the company's plan is to release a next-generation notebook which will feature a better industrial design and performance in late 2009. Also, the company has started shipment of its four new computer models priced between $549 and $899.

This article profiles BDI-Laguna, a total solution provider that is committed to supplying consumer electronics and computer products to retailers in the U.S. Supported by distribution centers in New Jersey, Georgia and Nevada, BDI-Laguna has been at the forefront of linking consumer electronics and consumer products and its expertise encompasses the technology business far beyond mere distribution. The company is also considered as a pioneer and innovator in drop-ship fulfillment and it acknowledges that significance of flexibility and value in meeting the demands of the changing marketplace.

This article reports on the top-performing personal computer companies in the U.S. in terms of shipments in the third quarter of 2007. According to IDC and Gartner, Dell Computer Corp. retains the top spot. The company shipped 5.5 percent fewer units than during the same period in 2006. Gartner had second-place Hewlett-Packard Co. growing 16.5 percent and third-place Apple Inc. a 37.2 percent increase. Rounding out the top five were Toshiba Corp. and Gateway Inc. with the former firm posting a double-digit growth and the latter losing about 14 percent.