Distributors
KOA Electronics Distribution Opens New San Diego Location
Dealers and industry friends are invited to a Grand Opening Event on October 1, 2021
Retailing
Distributors
D&H Launches New “Components and Gaming” Business Unit
Distributor also enhancing offerings for retail and consumer sectors with focus on custom install and rent-to-own (RTO)
Buying Groups
Dynaudio, Azione Unlimited Enter Exclusive Buying Group Partnership
Over 40 years of award-winning, high-end loudspeakers available exclusively to Azione Members
Retail
Updated 2021 USA Quick Ship Collection Available From Tile Of Spain
The new catalog includes over 150 ceramic series from more than 40 Spanish companies
Buying Groups
RoseWater Energy Joins Azione Unlimited
Buying group brings premier energy management products to its dealer members
Distributors
CYNC Smart Home Solutions Now Distributed By WAVE Electronics
CYNC, developed by GE Lighting, a Savant company, is a good match for integrators and contractors who are looking to grow their business with...
Retailing
T-ROC Holiday Hiring Plan Includes 5,000 New Employees
Opportunities are a mix of full-, part-time, temporary, seasonal and gig work
Retailing
Video & Audio Center Recognized By City Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor and City Council honor retailer's dedication to serving the residents of the City of Los Angeles
Audio
PowerHouse Alliance Expands A2V Speaker Line
The new A2V speakers are available exclusively through PowerHouse Alliance members
Buying Groups
ConsorcioTec Online Event Brings Training To Its Affiliate Dealers
The online event had 165 registered attendees
Buying Groups
Nationwide PrimeTime Sets Dealers Up For Successful Q4
PrimeTime proved to be a critical opportunity for independents to prepare for the holiday shopping season
Research
NPD Report: 7% Revenue Gain Expected For U.S. Consumer Electronics Industry In 2021
NPD forecasts revenue declines to follow in 2022, 2023
Buying Groups
STORIS Launches eCommerce Buying Group Interface
By providing the fundamental connection points, STORIS aims to make website integration accessible to partners of all sizes
Distributors
Catalyst AV Member Mid-State Distributing Moves Location, Nearly Triples Capacity
Extra space helps supply dealers struggling with supply chain issues
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Partners With Installation Nation
Installation Nation to provide members with access to a supplemental white glove delivery service
Retailing
Independent We Stand 6th Annual Online Contest “Road to Recovery” Begins September 13
Celebrates America’s Main Streets with $25K cash prize
Distributors
Almo Professional A/V Announces First Hybrid E4 Experience
Scheduled in Dallas on Nov. 30, Hybrid E4 Experience features combination of in-person and virtual content
Buying Groups
Planar And Azione Unlimited Join Forces
New partnership brings global fine pixel pitch LED leader’s best-in-class display solutions to more than 250 dealer members across the U.S. and Canada
Audio
Snap One Adds Sound United Brands To Audio Portfolio
Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology Now Available Online and at Local Pro Stores
Buying Groups
BrandSource Launches New HR, Omnichannel Initiatives At Convention21
Initiatives to help independent dealers maintain their market share gains and record sales pace since previous convention
Retailing
PPDS Philips Displays Now Crestron XiO Cloud Certified
Platform allows customers to deploy, monitor and manage their Philips displays from a centralised location, reducing installation time and increasing uptime
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Renews Partnership with ADC
Brings broader portfolio of brands and categories, immediate access to more than $50 million in product inventory to members
Buying Groups
First-Ever HTSN Member Report Reveals Surprising Custom Integrator Data
Report show not only did HTSN dealers survive one of the most volatile economic periods of our time, but they thrived.
Distributors
Exclusive Interview: Almo Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
A look back (and forward!) at what has made Almo such a success over the past 75 years
Buying Groups
Independent Channel Descends On Nashville, Celebrating PrimeTime And Nationwide Marketing Group’s 50th Anniversary
First in-person PrimeTime in more than 18 months offers independent retailers the opportunity to reconnect, reengage and celebrate 50 Years United
Buying Groups
ProSource Raises Over $180K for Make-A-Wish Central And South Texas
Team-building event raises 55% more money than 2019
Retailing
Training Allies Rebrands As COGENT360
Advanced media design capabilities allow retailers to bring virtual showroom experiences to customers to explore, interact, learn and make purchases
Buying Groups
Hisense Partners With Nationwide Marketing Group, Expanding Premium TV Offerings To Member Dealers Across The U.S.
Visit Hisense’s booth 1754 at Nationwide Primetime 2021 from August 15-18
Buying Groups
Nationwide Members Get Chatty With The New Chatterbox Live Chat Program
Chatterbox is the only web-based live chat solution specifically designed to integrate with Nationwide’s industry-leading suite of digital solutions
Distributors
IC Realtime Partners With Catalyst AV Distribution Network
Surveillance and security are perfect for add-on sales
Retailing
PPDS Introduces Air Quality Sensor’ Solution For Digital Displays
PPDS Air Quality Sensor solution lets schools and businesses easily monitor the air quality inside classrooms and work environments
Buying Groups
ProSource Announces 2020 Vendor Of The Year Awards
Vendor Partner Honors Presented at Summer Conference 2021
Distributors
Snap One Launches Four New AllNet Local Partner Stores
New stores in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee expand the network of Snap One Local Partner Stores with same-day product delivery to 31 total...
CTA
CTA: U.S. Tech Industry Revenue To Hit A Record-Breaking $487 Billion In 2021
Increase powered by unprecedented consumer demand for tech related to work, school and lifestyle
Buying Groups
Jay Penney To Lead Element Electronics Private-Label Appliance Initiative
Element’s new private-label appliance line-up is available to consumers exclusively through Nationwide Marketing Group’s network of independent retailers
Accessories
New Walabot DIY 2 Gives Your Smartphone ‘X-ray Vision’
Eliminates the guesswork of where that stud or pipe is in your wall
Accessories
Petra Industries Adds BESTEK Power Management Solutions To Lineup
BESTEK’s power solutions won the Best Seller award in 2015 and the Customer First award in 2016
Buying Groups
2020 ProSource Members Of The Year Announced
Annual Honorees Celebrated at ProSource Summer Conference 2021
Retailing
Retailers Plead For Respect As Masks Return
Editor’s Note: The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement from RILA president Brian Dodge on the latest CDC guidance on masks...
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Readies Endless Aisle For Launch
Available through the Nationwide eXchange website platform, endless aisle will provide independent retailers more product flexibility with no physical inventory requirements
Another View
How COVID Changed Consumer Shopping Behaviors Forever
Companies should be willing to adopt new technologies to help customers find what they need and build brand loyalty
Appliances
Nationwide To Serve As Facilitating Co-Sponsor For ENERGY STAR Product Partner Meeting
Meeting presents opportunity for all key stakeholders to come together and learn about the benefits of being associated with the ENERGY STAR program