Buying Groups
BrandSource Urges Dealers To Go ‘All In’ As Digital Divide Widens
AVB says members embracing e-commerce, connected technology and group programs are gaining ground in a difficult retail market
AVB
Buying Groups
AVB’s Chad Evans: Independent Dealers Still Winning In Today’s Market
“There’s always a chance, and independents have proven they can win.”
Buying Groups
BrandSource Gears Up Independent Retailers For E-Commerce And AI Success
John White and David Meekings present a bold vision for technology-driven growth
Buying Groups
Brandsource 2026 Summit: Going “All In” For Dealer Success
Independent dealers can compete, thrive, and innovate when armed with the right tools, mindset, and network support
Buying Groups
AVB Charts A Bold “Path To 30” For Digital Growth
CEO Jim Ristow and COO Dave Meekings unveil a vision, a roadmap, and the tools to help BrandSource members thrive online
Buying Groups
AVB Summit 2025: Strategic Focus, Fresh Tools Take Center Stage
Members urged to cut through the noise and execute
Buying Groups
AVB: In It to “WIN” It In 2024 And Beyond
AVB members learn how they can apply the true components of winning to their businesses at buying group’s annual Summit
Buying Groups
BrandSource Names 2023 AVB Scholarship Winners
Four high achievers share $20,000 toward tuition
Buying Groups
Ristow Urges AVB Members To ‘Plug In’ To Win In 2023
AVB’s CEO’s Summit keynote focuses on keeping members competitive
Buying Groups
BrandSource to Offer Service Department Certification at Summit
ServiceSource, AVB/BrandSource's appliance service arm, is presenting a first-time management training program at the 2023 Summit
Buying Groups
BrandSource Set For 2023 Summit
AVB and its buying group affiliates to convene in Las Vegas to "Plug In"
Buying Groups
BrandSource Delivers Four-Point Growth Plan At 2022 Convention
Dealers pack national show, partake in expanded educational program
Buying Groups
Buying Groups: Why – And Why Not – To Join One
Buying groups are a key to succeeding in the modern independent retailer world. But why would you want to join one?
Buying Groups
Buying Groups 2022: Overview And Outlook
How did buying groups and their members fare during, how are they managing post-Covid, and how will they provide for the always uncertain consumer...
Buying Groups
Registration Goes Live For AVB/BrandSource Convention ’22
Saddle up for AVB’s return to Dallas this August
Buying Groups
Ristow To Industry: BrandSource Share Gains Are For Keeps
AVB’s CEO urges members to maintain the momentum in Summit kickoff address
Buying Groups
BrandSource Expands Partnership With NEAG And IAC
Members leveraging affiliates’ ordering and fulfillment programs
Buying Groups
BrandSource Locked And Loaded For Holiday Season
“Keep your foot on the gas,” Chad Evans advises dealers
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
Buying Groups
How BrandSource Dealers Beat The COVID Blues
Ideas and examples of how independent dealers are keeping morale up
Buying Groups
BrandSource’s Checklist For Omni-Channel Success
How to succeed in the new retail paradigm
Buying Groups
Jim Ristow: It’s Time To “Double Down” And Take Action
BrandSource Summit 21 packed full of education, fun, industry updates and furniture
Buying Groups
BrandSource Kicks Off Virtual Summit 21
This year’s Summit carries the theme of “Double Down,” as BrandSource urges its members to turn up the competitive heat
Buying Groups
AVB Marketing Heralds Next Wave Of Digital Innovation
AVB Marketing showcased 2021 initiatives during "The Full Stack" webcast
Buying Groups
AVB Live Release Event “The Full Stack” Set For Feb 2, 2021
Event to include a sneak peek at the next-generation of e-tail tools for independent dealers
Buying Groups
Registration Open For BrandSource’s Summit 21
Annual buying group show returns virtually March 23-25
Buying Groups
BrandSource Announces Virtual Format For Summit 2021
On-site and in-person events to resume next summer
Buying Groups
BrandSource Debuts “Service Day” Virtual Event For Struggling Service Dealers
Inaugural presentation and playbook provides a pathway to profitable in-house repair departments
Buying Groups
Google, AVB Marketing Offer Digital Insights For Furniture Retailers
Complimentary webinar series kicks off Tuesday, open to all home furnishing retailers
Another View
Guest Post: Bye-Bye Black Friday?
Breaking with tradition, national chains including Best Buy, Walmart and Target plan to remain closed on Thanksgiving Day
Buying Groups
“#NotCancelled” AVB’s Virtual Fall Convention Packed With Fun, Deals And Success
Members encouraged to "Stay Safe, Stay Positive and Stay Committed"
Buying Groups
It’s Time For Members To “Double Down,” Says AVB CEO Jim Ristow
State of the Union Address kicks off industry’s first virtual conference for BrandSource, AVB members
Buying Groups
AVB/BrandSource Changes Summer Convention Format To Virtual
Event will retain key elements of an on-site show while assuring attendee safety
Blogs
Executive Insight: Your Salesperson Will See You Now…
Why hours by appointment is a win-win for BrandSource dealers and their customers
Buying Groups
BrandSource Launches ‘Apply & Buy’ Consumer Credit Program With Citi
On-the-spot approval gives independent dealers online payment parity
Buying Groups
AVB’s Checklist For The ‘New Normal’
Checklist gives independent retailers assistance as they start to reopen
Buying Groups
BrandSource Dealers Chatting Up A Storm
Live chat providing a lifeline to customers in the age of coronavirus
Buying Groups
AVB Survey: BrandSource Members Standing Strong Through the COVID Crisis
AVB CEO Jim Ristow says BrandSource dealers are outperforming the industry and will emerge from the health crisis even stronger thanks to their leadership,...
Buying Groups
ProSource Accelerates the Launch of ProSource University
Offering Free Access for All ProSource Members Through Sept. 30