Retail
RC Willey Partners With Airbnb To Help Ukrainian Refugees
Airbnb matches total donation from company, RC Willey associates and vendors
Retailing
Distributors
ADI Enhances Its Website
Improvements make it easier for customers to navigate the site and find product information
Appliances
Howard’s Opens New West Los Angeles Experience Center
Experience Center serves double duty as both a stunning luxury brand showroom and an immersive demonstration center
Retail
The Top 10 Consumer Technology Trends That Will Dominate In 2022
Consumer technology is constantly evolving, and 2022 looks to be no different. Indeed, this year will see many new top dogs in the commercial...
Distributors
12 Annual Super Regional CI Expo Coming To Northern California
Event to be held for one day only on May 11, 2022
Buying Groups
Nationwide Summer Regional Member Meeting Schedule Announced
Nationwide members can register now for any of the four Regional Member Meetings slated to take place in June, with more events planned for...
Retailing
It Looks Like The Pandemic Didn’t Kill Off Physical Stores After All
The death of physical retail stores is exaggerated, as research shows e-commerce is on a slight decline
Distributors
Almo Professional A/V Rebrands As Exertis Almo
Newly unified division hosts E4 Experience Chicago May 3
Buying Groups
Samsung Joins BrandSource Financial’s Growing Roster Of Approved Appliance Suppliers
Inventory financing for Samsung’s home appliance product line through BSF available to all participating BrandSource members
Buying Groups
Snap One Announces Partnerships With All Four Major CEDIA U.S. Buying Groups
All four partnerships help the company ensure products are available through whatever procurement channels Partners prefer
Buying Groups
Azione Accelerator Debuts At Group’s Spring Summit
Focuses on four pillars of success for CI businesses
Distributors
ADI Unifies AV Products Distribution Offerings
Integrates Herman Pro AV and Shoreview Distribution under ADI Global Distribution brand; Herman Integration Services remains value-added service
Buying Groups
HTSN, Snap One Go All-In
Program brings full complement of Snap One brands into the fold for HTSN dealers plus education and training
Buying Groups
HTSA Spring Conference Gets Real
Buying group hosts first in-person whole-group gathering in over two years
Retailing
Amazon Price Hike Alert — Fuel And Inflation Surcharge Announced
The 5% surcharge kicks in on April 28 for third-party sellers using its fulfillment services
Retailing
LG’s Transparent OLED And Augmented Reality Combine To Elevate The Retail Experience
Transparent OLED display technology overlays high-impact digital visuals onto a Citizen Watch display case to engage the viewer as it showcases the physical products
Distributors
Custom Partners Hosts Lutron RadioRA 3 Training
First in-person event at the distributor draws a fill crowd
Retailing
Open For (Immersive) Business
Interactive displays deliver meaningful engagement in retail and quick service restaurants
Buying Groups
Nationwide Partners With “Buy Now, Pay Later” Powerhouse Zip
Zip brings access to nearly 10 million customers and lower negotiated member rates to Nationwide dealers
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Members Have “New Dreams In New Orleans”
Summit provided integrator and vendor thought leaders with educational meetings, networking opportunities, and entertaining activities
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Launches New Oracle NetSuite Program For Independent Retail Channel
Retailers say NetSuite’s flexible and robust system does “everything we need it to,” and then some
Blogs
Springing Forward: 3 Growth Areas For Dealers – And Where Distributors Can Support
Key areas where distributors can help meet dealer needs
Buying Groups
ProSource Annual “Own It” Themed Summit 2022 Focuses On Continued Success
ProSource's four-day event hosted members and vendors at the brand-new Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas
Retailing
Unwasted Wants Plastics Out Of The Ocean And On The Patio
New furniture firm transforms recycled single-use plastics into premium, trendy outdoor furniture
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group, Next Level Distribution, Tempur-Sealy International Raise Awareness, Funding For Autism Speaks
A collaboration born just days before PrimeTime in Phoenix, Nationwide, Next Level and TSI joined together to raise $15,000 and drive awareness for Autism...
Buying Groups
PayPal Integration Now Available For Nationwide Marketing Group Members
PayPal brings an active user base of more than 400 million shoppers, volume rebate program to Nationwide dealers
Computers
Dynabook Americas Allies With D&H Distributing
Distributor to Carry Company’s Entire Mobile Computing Portfolio Including Portégé®, Tecra® and Satellite Pro™ Brands
Distributors
LM Electronics Welcomes Industry Luminaries To Grand Reference Theater Opening
Catalyst AV member’s event welcomes dealers and their customers to experience a reference theater
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Adds Four New Vendors
Kaleidescape, WAC Lighting, eero, and Kanto join the buying group as vendor partners
Buying Groups
Nationwide Partners With Dacor, Expands Luxury Offerings To Members
Dacor brings 70 years of appliance experience to Nationwide’s growing portfolio of luxury appliance brands
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Outlines Plans For 3-Day New Orleans Summit
Event provides integrator and vendor thought-leaders with educational meetings, networking opportunities, and entertaining activities
Distributors
Exertis, Almo Integration Nearly Complete, Company Preps For E4 Experience
The free conference program will tackle cybersecurity, needs analysis, AVoIP myths, and more
Buying Groups
Ristow To Industry: BrandSource Share Gains Are For Keeps
AVB’s CEO urges members to maintain the momentum in Summit kickoff address
Appliances
Infographic: $68.1 Billion Spent To Replace Or Repair Broken Household Appliances
Major Appliance Blues Survey by Allstate Protection Plans reveals the time, money, and frustration repair and replacements has caused
Appliances
Research: $68.1 Billion Spent By American Homeowners To Replace Or Repair Broken Household Appliances
Allstate Protection Plans Appliance Survey finds 95% of American homeowners have had a major appliance break down or stop working and have collectively spent...
Retailing
Blaupunkt Reports 20% Growth In 2021
Continues long standing tradition of brand community growth
Buying Groups
Nationwide Members “Experience The Journey” At PrimeTime
Sun, fun and learning - Nationwide Members reconnect in person at Winter PrimeTime show in Phoenix
Buying Groups
ProSource Announces 2021 Members Of The Year
Annual Honorees to Be Celebrated at ProSource Summit 2022
Buying Groups
ConsorcioTec To Host First Face-To-Face Integrator Meeting In Miami
Extensive agenda offered during IntegraWEEK 2022
Distributors
ADI Opens Second Fort Lauderdale Location
Branch to provide dealers with more access to ADI's full range of products and services
Appliances
Nationwide Marketing Group Partners With Thermador To Expand Luxury Portfolio
Exclusive program for Nationwide’s network of luxury appliance retailers aims to enhance the customer experience throughout the entire shopping journey
Buying Groups
Independent Channel Ready To “Experience the Journey” At Nationwide Marketing Group’s 58th PrimeTime Event In Phoenix
Together for the first time in 2022, Nationwide Marketing Group members and vendor partners are set to dive deeper into the evolving shopper journey