Retailing
Voting For America’s Main Streets Quarterfinalists Starts Today
Independent We Stand asks the public to vote online, determine semifinalists for $25K cash prize
Retailing
Buying Groups
O’Rourke Sales Company, Nationwide Marketing Group Partner To Solve Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Challenges
Nationwide members will be able to buy masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and other safety equipment from O’Rourke Sales Company to safeguard customers and employees...
Buying Groups
ProSource Accelerates the Launch of ProSource University
Offering Free Access for All ProSource Members Through Sept. 30
Distributors
D&H Releases Strategies To Help Partners Meet Demand For Collaborative Tech
Distributor solutions and content to help partners outfit end-users for telecommuting
Distributors
HTSA Launches Package Of Aid And Information To Assist Members
Buying group also suspends member dues for the first time.
Distributors
New “Work-From-Home” Portable Web-Based Conferencing Kit Offered By Almo Professional A/V
Yamaha Speakerphone and Huddly Go Camera Professional Bundle Keep People Connected and Business Moving Forward
Buying Groups
BrandSource Members Turn To Video To Stay Connected With Customers
Lights, camera, action!
Distributors
PowerHouse Alliance: Providing The Protective Gear You Need To Weather The Storm
"As a group, we, the PowerHouse Alliance, have been keeping our pulse on the COVID-19 pandemic government restrictions and recommendations across the country."
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Helps Members To Remain Calm, Connected With Virtual Vendor Cocktail Party, Webinars
Group has hosted 14 webinars, launched a dealer-focused marketing campaign and announced a series of upcoming vendor-led virtual panels
Buying Groups
BrandSource Regional Calls Keep Members Keyed In
BrandSource is keeping its members keyed into pertinent group, government and industry information through its bi-monthly schedule of Region Call-Ins.
Buying Groups
First-Ever Furniture Market Live Is April 28-30 – Hosted By Nationwide Marketing Group
Online event designed to fill void created by postponement of High Point Market
Buying Groups
NMG: Latest Survey Shows Retailers Making The Shift To Digital As Foot Traffic Slows And States Close
Third quick-turn survey shows that, as local and state governments continue issuing shelter in place orders, retailers are turning their attention to their websites...
Buying Groups
Four New ProSource CI Members Added In Q1 2020
Representing Nearly $21M in New Revenue YTD
Distributors
Almo Financial Relief Alliance Expands Program To Support Home Appliance Dealers
Program offers independent retail dealers an additional 30 days of extended floor plan credit
Distributors
ELAC Announces Partnership With Catalyst AV Distributor Network
ELAC’s entire line-up of custom install and premium home audio products available
Buying Groups
AVB Marketing Guides Members Through Rapidly Changing Landscape
“Simply being ‘online’ is table stakes. Taking the time today to enhance your online experience will only set you up for future success.”
Retailing
Lowe’s Launches #BuildThanks Campaign To Encourage Americans To Make DIY Thank You Signs For Frontline Workers
Dyson, Samsung and Smeg among other companies donating items or services
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Webinar On CARES Act Available Now On Demand
Covers the recently-passed relief bill and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Distributors
Almo Professional A/V Launches Almo Financial Relief Alliance
Alliance in Partnership with Almo Manufacturing Vendors;Offers Additional 30 Days of Extended Credit to Qualified Resellers
Buying Groups
Nationwide Sponsors Free Webinar: Independent Insights On H.R. 6201 And CARES Act
The webinar is free, but pre-registration is required.
Distributors
Bloom Energy, Almo, State Of California Partner To Refurbish Ventilators For Healthcare System As COVID-19 Spreads Through U.S.
Companies leverage expertise to breathe new life into machines in fight against coronavirus
Buying Groups
Second COVID-19 Survey Shows Independent Retailers Are Taking Serious Steps to Prevent Spread of Disease
Follow-up results show that more retailers are implementing measures to prevent the spread of the virus — and investing in their digital platforms.
Buying Groups
AVB’s YourSource News Launches COVID Info Hub
YourSourceNews.com to aggregate all information...best practices, up-to-date information and current news as it relates to the industry, group, as well as resources for business...
Retailing
I Used Best Buy’s Contactless Curbside Pickup: Here’s What It Was Like
Best Buy even let me price-match Amazon
Buying Groups
Audio-Technica U.S. Is The Newest 2020 ProSource Vendor
Buying group adds leading manufacturer of high-quality audio products for the consumer and professional markets
Distributors
Catalyst AV Member Custom Partners Offers Online COVID-19 Training Solution With AVPRo
Classes are happening right now, March 23, 2020 through April 3, 2020.
Buying Groups
ProSource 2019 Members Of The Year Announced
Annual Honorees Celebrated at ProSource Summit 2020
People
Almo Professional A/V Introduces New Service Development Managers
SDMs Serve as Subject Matter Experts for All Almo AV Managed Services; Provide Design, Technical Insight and Work in Conjunction with Almo Sales Team...
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Creates Coronavirus Resource Center for Independent Retail Channel
The collection of best practices and resources aims to guide independent retail business owners through uncertain times.
Need to Know
COVID-19 Comes Calling for CE Suppliers
Vendors are monitoring the ever-changing situation, but hope the worst has passed
Another View
Top 10 Ways CE Retailers Can Cope During COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 means you'll get less in-store traffic, but not necessarily less business.
Distributors
Catalyst AV, HTSA and AVPro Form Industry Coalition
Catalyst AV to act as fulfillment center for AVPRO products as they move to HTSA dealer members
Retailing
Amazon Limiting Shipment Of Non-Essential Items To Help Fight Coronavirus
Amazon is prioritizing shipping important products to keep customers safe from coronavirus
Distributors
Evolving The Retail Experience In The Age Of The Smart Home
How a combination of products and retail programs can help create the perfect smart home shopping experience
Distributors
Almo Professional A/V Cancels E4 Experience D.C.
“As per the recommendations of the World Health Organization and D.C. declaring a state of emergency, we have made the decision to not hold...
Buying Groups
AVB/BrandSource Academic Achievement Scholarship Winners Announced
Winners include three undergraduates and one graduate student
Buying Groups
Gorrie Partnership Helps Nationwide Members Merchandise the Connected Home Experience
Retail activation firm offers simplified yet engaging in-store experiences that can be catered to Nationwide members’ showrooms
Buying Groups
ProSource Welcomes New PRO Member InMotion Entertainment Group
The largest airport-based electronics retailer in the U.S. with over 120 locations throughout the country joins buying group
People
Intercounty Appliance Corp. Names John Graff Executive Director
Robert Guida retires after 6 years as Executive Director
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Reschedules Spring Extroversive Experience Conference Until July
Azione Unlimited will rehost the postponed conference on July 1 - 3, at Bonita Springs, Florida, running the full program of scheduled events.
Buying Groups
ProSource Announces New 2020 Vendor Savant
Powerful Smart Home Solutions Deliver the Four Pillars of Automation
Retailing
Amazon Go Cashier-less Tech For Sale To Retailers
Amazon says it has signed several deals with unnamed customers for its Just Walk Out technology