Buying Groups
Venio Joins NWIDA As A Vendor Partner
Brings international and domestic gift cards, mobile top-ups, gaming PINs, and bill payments to buying group members
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Distributors
Almo Pro AV’s E4 Experience 2025 Fall Tour Kicks Off
Tour starts in Santa Clara and ends in Chicago on October 7
Industry
SureBright Appoints Keith Kranepool As VP Of Strategic Partnerships
Kranepool to focus on strengthening SureBright’s position as the go-to extended warranty solution
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
NATM 2025: A Defining Moment For Independent Retail
Vendor conference is a curated setting designed for deep strategy and alignment
Industry
NWIDA Board Of Directors Welcomes Matt Zieminski
Zieminski to serve as Legislative Strategy Lead
Buying Groups
Jesse Itzler To Keynote NMG PrimeTime In Nashville
The serial entrepreneur, author, and endurance athlete is expected to deliver a high-energy, inspirational keynote to independent retailers
Blogs
Can BNPL Impact Credit Scores? A Look At FICO’s New Announcement
Historically, Buy Now, Pay Later loans have not impacted credit scores — that is, until now
Industry
Maren Gehling Joins Azione Unlimited Advisory Board
Election bolsters group’s member-first vision, strategic direction
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group To Debut New Showroom At Summer Las Vegas Market
New space creates strategic advantage for retailer growth
Buying Groups
Oasys Announces Education Initiative Expansion
Includes refreshed CEDIA programming, strategic partnerships with IntegrateU, Lighting Excellence Dojo
Buying Groups
Nationwide Opens PrimeTime Member Registration
Buying group’s 65th PrimeTime set for Nashville
Buying Groups
ProSource Announces SureBright Partnership
Extended warranty program is now available to U.S. and Canadian retailer members
Buying Groups
Daisy Adds First Michigan And Arizona Franchises
Acquires Automation Design + Entertainment in Kalamazoo and opens new branch in Scottsdale
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Expands And Deepens Educational Initiatives
New initiatives include IntegrateU, Lighting Excellence Dojo, and CEDIA Learning Academy involvement
Buying Groups
Contactless Payments And Buy Now, Pay Later: Should Your Business Adapt?
Offering the payment options preferred by your local consumers is essential
Buying Groups
Oasys Summit 2025 Delivers Practical Tools For Custom Integrators
Three-day summit brought together residential integration leaders to explore smart home innovation, operational efficiency, and scalable growth strategies
Distributors
Playback Distribution Partners With ProSource
Brings Advance Paris hi-fi brand to members
Buying Groups
VITAL Joins Azione Unlimited
Partnership will boost integrator profitability and growth
Buying Groups
Consumer Electronics And Custom Integration At Nationwide PrimeTime: Key Highlights And Opportunities
Nationwide PrimeTime is one of the largest buying group events, and this year, it was filled with exciting developments for dealers in the Consumer...
Buying Groups
Magnetar USA Partners With Oasys Residential Technology Group
Expands access to universal media players
Buying Groups
Power Players Unite: NATM’s 2025 Vendor Conference Set To Drive $8.7 Billion In Buying Power
2025 NATM Vendor Conference will take place July 21–24 in Frisco, TX
Buying Groups
AVB Summit 2025: Strategic Focus, Fresh Tools Take Center Stage
Members urged to cut through the noise and execute
Buying Groups
Exertis Almo Relaunches Services Portfolio As LinkLab
Allows expansion into other service areas while maintaining a strong link to the Almo brand
Buying Groups
Nationwide PrimeTime Harnesses “The Power Of Connection”
Members encouraged to expand and strengthen connections in a “pivotal year”
Buying Groups
Just Video Walls Joins HTSA
The company is bringing its 151-inch 24:9 flagship MicroLED wall to the HTSA Spring Conference
Buying Groups
NATM Buying Corporation Partners With Premium Audio Company To Expand Consumer Electronics Business
Both organizations are poised to drive significant growth and innovation in the premium audio sector
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Welcomes Amplify People As A New Vendor Member
Will participate in the Azione spring conference on May 5-7 in Indianapolis, Ind
Buying Groups
AVPro Edge Welcomed As Newest Azione Unlimited Vendor Partner
Combines strengths of AVPro Edge, AudioControl, and Bullet Train for buying group
Buying Groups
2024 NATM Recap And Trends In The Home Appliance Sector
Consumer preferences continue to evolve
Buying Groups
CES Spotlight: John Riddle, Head Of NATM, On Innovation, Collaboration, And The Future of Retail
At CES 2025, John Riddle, Head of NATM (National Alliance of Trade Merchants), shared an in-depth look at the organization’s strategies, initiatives, and vision...
Buying Groups
OneVision Resources, Oasys Residential Technology Group Announce Partnership
Integrators in the Oasys network will receive access to OneVision’s solutions
Buying Groups
Sonance’s Mike Cleary Elected To Azione Unlimited Advisory Board
Cleary to take over for seven-year board veteran Gretchen Gilbertson, CEO & Co-founder of Séura
Blogs
Trump Says Tariffs Are Part Of His Day One Plan – Here’s How That Went Last Time
What Retailers Can Expect
Buying Groups
Nationwide Heads To San Antonio For Spring PrimeTime
PrimeTime will take over the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center from March 15–18
Buying Groups
ProSource Summit Member Registration Open
ProSource will hold its 2025 Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, from March 22-26 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. This year’s event will...
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Empowers Independent Retailers With New Data Tools
Data-driven reports give independent retailers the tools they need to compete in a rapidly changing retail landscape
Buying Groups
The Planets Align At Azione Unlimited’s “Syzygy In San Diego”
Annual conference motivates, educates and emphasizes buying group’s commitment to member evolution
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Announces 2025 Regional Member Meeting Schedule
New show format will feature a vendor showcase and opportunities to network with key vendor partners
Buying Groups
ProSource Adds 10 New CI Members in Q3 2024
New members add more than $28 million in new revenue