Cheap big-screen LCD TVs could be in trouble for Black Friday — panel prices are going up
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Rising LCD panel prices heading into Black Friday compress margins for TV brands and retailers that trained customers to expect perpetual discounts. If you’re in consumer hardware, this is a reminder to stress‑test your P&L against upstream price moves instead of assuming China will always eat the cost.
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