Friedmans Appliance has followed many paths since its founding as a small, Oakland, Calif., appliance shop by Charles Friedman in 1922. But from appliance store to microwave specialty dealer, and from franchisor to Bay Area destination for premium appliances, all roads eventually led to AVB/BrandSource, which the company joined 16 months ago. Here’s how they got here.
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As part of a controlled growth strategy, BrandSource member Grand Appliance & TV opened a new store in Round Lake Beach, Ill., this November, marking the 24th showroom within Grand’s four-state footprint.
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One of the most critical classes at Young Professionals University, held Nov. 5-7 in New Orleans, was a lesson in winning online.
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While November’s Young Professionals University provided a grounding in merchandising and digital technology, the curriculum also underscored the importance of human relations in conducting business.
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There was double cause for celebration at the Southeast Region’s Annual Meeting Oct. 27-28: the chapter turned 35 this year, while parent group AVB marked its 50th anniversary.
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Merchandising strategies are something that is always changing for the appliance and CE industries.
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