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.”
BrandSource
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
2026 ProSource Summit Registration Open
Show takes place March 8–11, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN
Blogs
Executive Insight: Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
You are if you’re not planning a post-holiday push
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 BrandSource Brings Innovation To 2024 Convention
Unveils a new slew of tools and services under the theme of ‘Win’
Buying Groups
BrandSource’s August Convention Is All About ‘WIN-ning’
AVB BrandSource is continuing this year’s event theme of “WIN” at its August Convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort Aug. 25-28 in Dallas, TX....
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
Appliances
WDC Kitchen & Bath Center Opens Luxury Showroom In La Quinta, CA Location
Company's sixth location wins NKBA/KBIS Innovative Showroom Award
Buying Groups
BrandSource Names 2023 AVB Scholarship Winners
Four high achievers share $20,000 toward tuition
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"
Industry
Are Industry Trade Shows Back?
How are sponsors, exhibitors and attendees feeling about trade shows right now? What positive things are people, companies, and thought leaders saying about meeting...
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...
Another View
Has Home Ownership Become A Distant Dream?
The answer will have a major impact on home goods retail
Buying Groups
Registration Goes Live For AVB/BrandSource Convention ’22
Saddle up for AVB’s return to Dallas this August
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
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
BrandSource Brings Fun And Interactive Events To Summit 21
Group takes virtual events to next level with interactive Social Hours
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 Partners With Uber Freight
Uber Freight uses real-time demand and driver availability to manage costs
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
“#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
BrandSource Convenes Its First Virtual Convention This Weekend
First all-digital industry show of the season begins Saturday, August 29
Buying Groups
United Appliances Servicers Association Is Newest BrandSource Partner
BrandSource members to benefit from discounted UASA membership and ASTI attendance
Buying Groups
Registration Now Open For BrandSource’s First-Ever Virtual Convention
The three-day digital event is set for Sunday, Aug. 30 through Tuesday, Sept. 1