There is plenty of discussion about how the internet of things will transform the mobile ecosystem, forcing existing suppliers and operators to adapt to a world where everything, not just the handset, may be connected to the internet or a mesh of gadgets. Their challenge will be to adjust their business models so that the IoT does not usher in a whole new breed of success stories. The same pattern will also be seen among electronics retailers, and two UK-based majors have announced a £3.8bn merger, betting on providing a one-stop shop for every connected product. Carphone Warehouse and Dixons are two of the few survivors of the bloodbath among European bricks-and-mortar electronics retailers, and have already been through multiple…