
Attendees Give Kudos to 2020 Virtual Convention
BrandSource members and members of the media alike are lauding AVB for successfully conducting the group’s — and the industry’s — first all-digital convention and product expo this week.
Members Lasso Prizes at First Virtual Stampede
The first ever virtual Stampede helped kick off BrandSource’s unconventional 2020 Convention this past Sunday evening.
As an added incentive, this year’s Stampede featured a sweepstakes in which 25 lucky members who placed orders during the show-special buying event were randomly selected to win prizes.
Tempur Sealy Shares Mattress Insights at 2020 Convention
The Tempur Sealy team visited with BrandSource members during this week’s 2020 Virtual Convention, presenting a mattress industry update during the show’s regional meetings. And, as Tempur’s Senior Customer Marketing Manager Josh Sowards described it, the bedding business is enjoying a nice bounce.
GE Appliances Addresses Inventory Concerns at 2020 Convention
It was top of mind for BrandSource members during this week’s 2020 Virtual Convention: How is that the appliance industry is flat, but we can’t get product?
John White’s Top Three Takeaways at the 2020 Convention: Digital, Digital and Digital
BrandSource has long urged members to board the e-tailing train, as e-commerce was quickly becoming the preferred method of shopping for more and more consumers.
Convention 2020: Performance Display Stands Ready to Enhance Your Showroom
In recent months BrandSource has underscored the need for an in-store experience that matches your eye-catching AVB Marketing websites.
Convention 2020: Ashley’s Rick Coppola Shares Your Inventory Pain
Getting back to “precedented” times was the hope and theme of BrandSource’s exclusive 2020 Convention interview with Rick Coppola, President of North American Sales for Ashley Furniture Industries on Monday. While a welcomed goal, this path may prove to be a long and winding road for Ashley and the greater industry.
Convention 2020: AVB’s Merchandising Team Rises to the Occasion
Finding profitable merchandising solutions during a pandemic — or any inventory at all, for that matter — certainly has its challenges, but AVB’s Merchandising Vice President Chad Evans and his team have met those hurdles head on.
Convention 2020: Help Lightning Brings a New Dimension to Remote Product Repairs
Even before the health crisis prompted the use of virtual service calls, vendors and BrandSource members made use of mobile devices’ video capabilities to diagnose and help resolve repair issues remotely.
Convention 2020: Class is in Session for AVB University’s Fall Training Series
It’ll be back to school for BrandSource members when AVB University convenes for a new Fall Series of vendor and business training classes in September.
AVB CEO Jim Ristow Kicks Off 2020 Convention
Jim Ristow, CEO of AVB, took to a virtual stage on Sunday to formally kick off BrandSource’s —and the industry’s — first ever virtual convention and buying expo.
Convention 2020: Members Lasso Hot Deals at the Stampede
A highlight of every BrandSource expo is the Stampede, a popular power-hour when members vie for limited-quantity, show-special deals.
2020 Convention: AVB’s New KIOSQ Program Brings the Internet In-Store
There’s something new in store for BrandSource members that melds online shopping with brick-and-mortar showrooms.
Convention 2020: Meet Miele, BrandSource’s New Luxury Appliance Partner
BrandSource, already the dominant appliance force in independent retail, is about to get even bigger.
BrandSource Convenes 2020 Virtual Convention This Weekend
BrandSource will throw open the digital doors to its first-ever all-virtual Convention this weekend, setting the stage for what’s proving to be an online-only season for trade shows.
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BrandSource Regions to Compete for Big Bucks at 2020 Convention
This month’s 2020 Virtual Convention already promises plenty of Stampede deals, Fast Cash offers, new product introductions and keynotes from the Senior Leadership Team.
How to Navigate the BrandSource 2020 Virtual Convention
To help you make your Convention rounds, the AVB Events Team has created the following online navigation and networking guide; use it as you would a map of the Gaylord Opryland … only this one’s easier!
How To Prep your Computer & Space For Virtual Convention 2020
GET READY: Prepping Your Video Conference Environment for Virtual Convention!