Retail Observer

November 2019

The Retail Observer is an industry leading magazine for INDEPENDENT RETAILERS in Major Appliances, Consumer Electronics and Home Furnishings

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TECHSTARTER FIVE WINNERS: • Hero Labs (overall winner) • SandTrap Audio • Konnected • Artio Lighting • Caavo Inc. "CEDIA Expo is Hero Labs' introduction to the North American market and we are excited to debut our product in Denver," says Krystian Zajac, founder and CEO, Hero Labs. "Exhibiting in Innovation Alley and being awarded the grand prize for TechStarter exceeded our expectations as a first-time exhibitor. We are thankful for the support from CEDIA Expo and their industry leaders." The brands also convened on the CEDIA Expo Smart Stage for a panel discussion moderated by Walt Zerbe, senior director of technology & standards, CEDIA, to discuss business models as well as how to stand out in a competitive new market. CEDIA EXPO PAVILIONS – DESIGN + CONNECTION, WELLNESS, SECURITY Powered by the NKBA and ASID, and headlined by the Control4 Tiny Smart Home, the Design + Connection Pavilion at CEDIA Expo proved once again to be a bridge between the design and tech communities. "The numerous connections and partnerships made at CEDIA Expo are a crucial component to our ever-changing world of kitchen and bath design," said Suzie Williford, NKBA's executive vice president of industry relations and CSO. "Our presence at CEDIA Expo shows technology integrators that we're ready and willing to come to them in pursuit of true industry collaboration."

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