Tag: retail

Top Laptop Brands and Consumer Trends in Russia Revealed by M.Video in Q1 2026

M.Video reports the leading laptop brands and shifting consumer preferences in Russia during the first quarter of 2026.

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Allbirds Shifts Focus to AI with Launch of NewBird AI, Driving Stock Surge

Footwear maker Allbirds pivots to AI services as NewBird AI, sparking a stock jump over 600% despite store closures and asset sales.

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Microsoft Raises Prices Across Entire Surface Laptop and Tablet Lineup

Microsoft has increased prices on all Surface laptops and tablets, with some models seeing hikes up to $500.

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Laptops Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite and Windows 11 Now Available in US Retail

New laptops featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processors paired with Windows 11 have launched in the US market through Best Buy.

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Smartphone Demand in Russia Drops by 6% in Q1 2026

Smartphone sales in Russia fell by 6% in the first quarter of 2026 as consumers prioritize necessity over upgrades.

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ASUS Faces Backlash as Premium OLED Monitors Arrive with Cracked Screens Due to Packaging Issues

Buyers of ASUS’s $1299 OLED gaming monitors report cracked screens upon delivery, pointing to insufficient packaging as the cause.

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Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs Face Price Increases Shortly After Launch

Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh processors are already being sold above MSRP less than 48 hours after their official release.

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Apple Sells Out MacBook Neo Stock, New Buyers Face Mid-April Wait

Apple’s MacBook Neo inventory is depleted online, with some configurations unavailable until mid-April at Apple Stores.

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Wildberries Sees 70% Surge in CD Sales Amid Renewed Interest

Wildberries reports a notable 70% increase in CD sales this year, reflecting a growing consumer interest in physical music formats.

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Russia Sees Record Console Sales in 2025 Amid Declining Revenue and Lower Prices

In 2025, Russia hit a record 1.48 million console sales as prices dropped, but total market revenue fell nearly 14%, signaling a shift toward budget gaming devices.

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European Buyers Find Cost Savings by Purchasing HDDs in the U.S.

Some European consumers are traveling to the U.S. to buy hard drives, finding overall costs lower than local purchases despite travel expenses.

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Vinyl Record Sales Surge 15% in Russia During 2025 Amid Rising Prices

Russia saw a 15% increase in vinyl record purchases in 2025, with prices climbing 13% compared to the previous year.

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