Tag: retail

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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DDR5 Memory Prices Decline in Europe Amid Ongoing Shortages

European DDR5 memory prices have dropped by 10-15% despite continuing supply shortages, contrasting with rising US prices.

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AMD Graphics Cards Prices Drop 15–20% in Japan After Sharp Rise

After a significant price surge last year, AMD gaming GPUs in Japan have seen a retail price decrease of 15–20%, reflecting consumer pushback.

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Hisense Launches First Shop-in-Shop Store in Moscow

Hisense introduced its inaugural shop-in-shop store in Moscow, showcasing advanced products in a dedicated demo zone at Gorbushkin Dvor.

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Laptop Memory Prices in Germany Surge by 23% in One Month

Retail prices for laptop RAM in Germany rose sharply by 23% in February, while desktop DDR5 SODIMM prices held steady.

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Steam Deck Sold Out Across US Online Store, Valve Offers No Explanation

Valve’s Steam Deck portable gaming consoles are currently out of stock on its US online store, with no official comment on the shortage.

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Affordable Smartwatches Dominate the Russian Market in 2025, Apple and Xiaomi Lead Sales

In 2025, affordable smartwatches surged in popularity across Russia, with Apple and Xiaomi models capturing the largest market shares.

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Headphone Sales Surge in Russia as Consumers Shift to Budget Options

In 2025, headphone sales in Russia hit a new high with 37 million units sold, driven by a strong consumer preference for affordable models.

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US Retailers Remove DDR5 and Graphics Cards from Display PCs Due to Rising Theft

American retailers have started removing DDR5 memory modules and GPUs from display gaming PCs to curb increasing theft incidents.

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Huawei Opens Preorders in Russia for Mate X7 Foldable and FreeClip 2 Earbuds

Huawei launched preorders in Russia for the Mate X7 foldable smartphone and FreeClip 2 open-ear headphones through major retailers starting January 27.

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