Retailing

Daisy’s First Year Sees Rapid Expansion Across The U.S.

Company brought its total franchise network to 25 in 2025

Research

U.S. Retail & Hospitality Markets Risk Billions Each Year Due To Payment Outages

New study reveals U.S. businesses average over 5 major outages annually, with 63% occurring during critical peak trading times

Virtual Supply: Redefining Strategic Partnerships For A New Century

As Virtual Supply approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027, the company is proving that longevity comes from constant evolution. Originally founded in 1927, selling...

Distributors

Playback Distribution Appointed Distribution Partner For Vicoustic

Expands the U.S. and Canadian market reach for sustainable room acoustics solutions across Hi-Fi, Residential CI, and Professional Audio segments

Buying Groups

Nationwide Showroom Reopens At Las Vegas Market

Ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Monday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. PST

Buying Groups

2026 ProSource Summit Registration Open

Show takes place March 8–11, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN

Buying Groups

Jim Ristow Named AVB Executive Chair

Dave Meekings and John White to serve as co-CEOs

Retailing

Opia: Risk-Managed Promotions Driving Value For Retailers And Manufacturers

Promotional services provider helps maximize sales, protect margins, and engage customers through risk-managed, experience-driven campaigns

Retailing

Howard’s Appliances Closes After 79 Years, Filing Chapter 11 Amid Industry Pressures

Howard’s exit reflects broader structural shifts in retail and underscores the increasing difficulty for regional and mid-sized players to thrive

Buying Groups

NATM’s Virtual Pivot, Industry Shifts, And The Road To 2026: A Conversation With NATM’s John Riddle

When NATM (National Alliance of Trade Merchants) gathered for its Fall 2025 Workshop, the plan was simple: a focused, high-impact in-person event in New...

Buying Groups

Registration Open For Nationwide Marketing Group PrimeTime

Buying group holds first PrimeTime in Fort Lauderdale

Distributors

DCC Technology Rebrands As Nexora

Exertis name is being retired by the businesses in the Nexora family

Distributors

Petra Industries Adds KOSPET Smart Wearables To Wearables Lineup

KOSPET’s durable yet stylish and affordable smartwatches and smart bands

Blogs

Executive Insight: Are You Leaving Money On The Table?

You are if you’re not planning a post-holiday push

Distributors

ADI Receives Enterprise Distributor Of The Year Award By B2B eCommerce Industry

ADI's transformation into a digital-first distributor has gained it the industry's recognition

Retail

Dolby, NFM Debut First-Ever Dolby Home Experience

Dolby Home Experience moves beyond traditional retail to offer consumers a true “try-before-you-buy” journey

Distributors

Tyba Home Appoints Lekker Global As Distributor For US And Canada

Partnership brings Tyba Home’s design-forward smart-home controls and support to North America.

CES

JEM Global Acquires License For RCA AV Accessories And Power Products

Supplier to offer the RCA brand to buyers at CES 2026 in Booth 19526 in the Center Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center

Buying Groups

Nationwide Marketing Group Launches NMG Builder Initiative

Program to support the builder and contractor channel

Buying Groups

Daisy Announces Five New Franchisees

Locations include Central Mountains, CO; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Tampa, FL

Research

Report: Global LED Display Market Set To Surge

The LED display market will deliver 14.8% CAGR through to 2029, fueled by new LED technologies

Blogs

Exclusive Interview: Circana’s Marshal Cohen On The Holiday Purchase Intentions Consumer Survey

Consumers are starting their shopping earlier, not buying other products as often

Buying Groups

Mylo Joins NWIDA As Vendor Partner

New partnership gives NWIDA members access to Mylo's small business insurance options

Retailing

NFM, Amazon Partner For Exclusive “Store Within A Store”

Features Amazon’s innovative smart home and entertainment products

Distributors

Mountala Ogbe Hired As mSupply VP, Corporate Controller

To lead accounting for mSupply

Retail

SellYourMac Comes To Canada

SYM, an OWC Company, Launches SYM Canada at www.sellyourmac.ca

Buying Groups

ProSource Partners With Draper At Home

ProSource members benefit from Draper At Home’s U.S.-based manufacturing and industry-best lead times

Distributors

Distributor Insights With Mike Magner, CEO Ice Mobility

Upcoming trends, misconceptions and shifts in market demand

Another View

Rugged Smartphones Can Help Retailers Connect With Small Businesses In The Field

Positioning your retail operation to fill this niche can provide a helpful resource for your small business clients

Retail

Retail Revenue Continues To Lay Flat During September

“Invisible Inflation” emphasizes importance of product relevance as consumers prioritize spending.

Buying Groups

Goldman Sachs Honors Daisy CEO For Entrepreneurship

Hagan Kappler was named among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at 2025 Builders and Innovators Summit

Buying Groups

Azione Unlimited Launches Azione Collective

A women’s circle empowering connection, mentorship, and growth

Retailing

E-Waste Day 2025: How To Responsibly Dispose – Or Even Profit From – Old Gear

Some tips on how to data sanitize and sustainably retire, destroy, or even recoup the value of aging or outdated corporate devices

Retail

High Tech Security Measures Could Repel Shoppers

Latest insight from GlobalData suggest high-tech security could be a double-edged sword for retail

Retail

Alpine Names Driven Marketing As Official Independent Sales Representative

Driven Marketing is continuing to expand its Alpine product offerings

Accessories

Ice Mobility Guarantees Day-One Accessory Availability For Fall 2025 Flagship Smartphone Launches

Wireless distribution and third-party logistics provider, Ice Mobility, has announced full readiness to supply accessories for the highly anticipated Fall 2025 phone releases from...