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At the moment, West Coast ports are at a standstill with dockworkers walking off-site during key port hours. CNN reports that these stoppages are a result of failed labor negotiations that have been taking place between the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents 22,000 workers spanning 29 different ports and the Pacific Maritime Association since May of 2022.  According to the Pacific Maritime Association, “Over the weekend and continuing [on Monday], the ILWU has continued to stage concerted and disruptive work actions that have slowed operations at key marine terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and elsewhere on the West Coast, including the Ports of Oakland and Seattle.” So, what does this standstill mean for retail logistics? According to a statement from the PMA, which must be taken with a grain of salt, “retailers, manufacturers and other shippers [are beginning] to ship cargo away from the West Coast in favor of ports on the A...

MantelMount, the premier provider of award-winning flatscreen television mounts, has announced a distribution agreement with ADI Global Distribution. This partnership allows ADI customers in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico to access MantelMount’s full line of manual and automated mounting solutions, including the popular MM860 motorized drop-down and swivel mount. Michael Smith, Vice President of Wholesale Operations at MantelMount, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, “By adding MantelMount to its growing list of CE and smart home suppliers, ADI can provide its dealer base with access to the versatile television mounts, creating new revenue streams for dealers.” With MantelMount’s products available at ADI’s branches and online platforms, customers now have convenient access to enhance their viewing experiences. MantelMount has gained significant traction in both residential and commercial markets, offering innovative solutions for mounting televisions above fireplac...

RCA Accessories today announced its plans to enter the over-the-counter (“OTC”) hearing aid market with an assortment of RCA OTC Hearing Aids scheduled for launch on May 8, 2023. In August 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids which may in turn lower costs for millions of Americans. With this ruling, a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids was born, enabling consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers without the need for a medical exam, prescription or a fitting adjustment by an audiologist. This new ruling is expected to assure the safety and effectiveness of OTC hearing aids, while fostering innovation and competition in the hearing aid technology marketplace. RCA OTC Hearing Aids meet all FDA requirements and are FDA compliant. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, close to 30 m...