consumer-electronics

But more immediately, the impact disrupted a spectrum of the nation's industries, from auto and consumer-electronics makers to steel and beverage producers, forcing a number of them to shut factories.

Quake, Tsunami Slam Japan Chester Dawson 2011

In addition, some of the biggest makers of consumer-electronics products that use chips are based in Japan, potentially affecting demand for chips.

Japan Quake Rattles Chip Industry Don Clark 2011

TomTom plunged nearly 27% in Amsterdam after the maker of portable navigation devices cuts its expectations for full-year earnings and sales, saying late Monday that consumer-electronics markets "have been weak over recent weeks and the trend is ongoing."

Europe's Markets Pare Gains Barbara Kollmeyer 2011

But more immediately, the impact disrupted a spectrum of the nation's industries, from auto and consumer-electronics makers to steel and beverage producers, forcing a number of them to shut factories.

Quake, Tsunami Slam Japan Chester Dawson 2011

His efforts fell flat time and again, and buyers moved in droves to products from Apple Inc. On Tuesday, Mr. Dell will take another swing at the company's consumer-electronics ambitions with a $999 laptop designed to better compete against Apple's popular Macbook.

Dell Inc. Lowers Its Sights for Gadgets, Consumers Justin Scheck 2011

TomTom plunged nearly 27% in Amsterdam after the maker of portable navigation devices cuts its expectations for full-year earnings and sales, saying late Monday that consumer-electronics markets "have been weak over recent weeks and the trend is ongoing."

Europe's Markets Pare Gains Barbara Kollmeyer 2011

Sony said last week that Mr. Hirai, who currently oversees the company's consumer-electronics and videogame operations, will become chief executive and president on April 1, taking over from current CEO Howard Stringer .

Sony CEO: No 'Sacred Area' Juro Osawa 2012

George Buckley , chief executive, said last week that 3M faces a variety of end-market risks next year, particularly deteriorating conditions in the consumer-electronics industry, a softness also noted this week by DuPont Co.

3M Sees 1,000 Voluntary Retirements Doug Cameron 2011

Other Japanese consumer-electronics makers such as Panasonic Corp. and Sharp Corp. also expect large losses this fiscal year amid pressure from their unprofitable TV businesses.

Sony CEO: No 'Sacred Area' Juro Osawa 2012

Successful consumer-electronics makers "invest in marketing and put the brand out there," says Gary Shapiro , chief executive of the Consumer Electronics Association, an industry trade group.

Dell Inc. Lowers Its Sights for Gadgets, Consumers Justin Scheck 2011