Whirlpool, Judd & Black Broach Global Dilemma
Last spring Whirlpool partnered with The Washing Machine Project to bring easy-to-operate washer/dryers to underserved communities worldwide, where washing clothes by hand is the norm.
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Author: Alan Wolf
Exclusive Furniture Opens 9th Store
FTS/BrandSource member backfills Houston market
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Are You ADA Compliant?
It behooves your business to accommodate the disabled By Alan Wolf, YSN The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a
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FTS in the Spotlight at Furniture Conference
American Furniture lauded; Michael Posa impaneled
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Best Buy Bracing for Tariffs
Best Buy is working with its vendors to temper the impact of probable tariffs on Chinese- and Mexican-made goods, which make up most of its merchandise.
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Holiday 2024: It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over
This holiday season there are only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas — five fewer than last year.
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The Season’s Fastest-Growing Sales Period
No doubt Thanksgiving Week, which culminates in Black Friday weekend, is one of the busiest times of the year for retailers.
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FTS’s Secret Source
Looking to give independent dealers the same direct-sourcing advantage as national chains, Furniture Technology Source (FTS), the home furnishings arm of AVB BrandSource, launched FTS Direct.
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Whirlpool Looks Past November Election
Whirlpool said the distraction of a contentious presidential election combined with America’s acute housing shortage conspired to soften appliance sales in the third quarter.
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Go Big or Go Home
Best Buy is hoping that bigger is better when it comes to TV sales this holiday season.
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Conn’s/Badcock Kaput
Conn’s and its Badcock Home Furniture subsidiary were sold to a Minnesota debt collection company, ending any chance for a comeback.
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Tempur Takes FTC to Court
Seeks to block agency’s 2nd Mattress Firm challenge By Alan Wolf, YSN One month ahead of a federal court challenge
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What’s Up, ProSource?
“What’s Up ProSource,” the A/V specialty group’s monthly podcast series, has posted a new episode, featuring McIntosh Group CEO Daniel Pidgeon.
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Industry Veteran Steve Terry to Retire
Industry veteran Steve Terry is retiring after 10 years leading Almo Corp.’s Premium Appliances division.
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Retail Group Demands Action to End Port Strike
The world’s largest retail industry trade group is calling on the Biden administration to use every means at its disposal to end the longshoremen’s strike that has effectively shut down all container ports along the Gulf and East coasts.
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Advice You Can Bank On
Tod Bellrichard knows of what of he speaks. The owner of Appliance Village in Rochester, Minn., is a veteran of the industry (as well as the U.S. Marine Corps) and in his spare time serves as president of BrandSource’s North Central Region.
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Middleton’s Marks a Very Special Milestone
Many BrandSource members may have commemorated their 100th year in business, but few have yet to reach their 100th year of life.
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Stack Attack: A New Approach to Rebates
One of the tactics that national chains have adopted is stacking some of their appliance promotions together, making it difficult for customers to determine the true price of a product and putting independent dealers at a disadvantage.
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Convention Invention: The Add-On Optimizer
AVB’s new Add-On Optimizer allows members to assess their service rates and determine how much more revenue they could generate for their businesses.
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AVB’s Evans: Industry Turning a Corner?
The home goods industries are poised for a rebound if the Federal Reserve, as anticipated, begins lowering interest rates this fall.
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