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Pictures at an Exhibition

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 YSN Staff

A look back at the connections, camaraderie and commerce that was Summit 2022

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Summit Sit-Down with Jennifer Baldwin

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 YSN Staff

YSN reviews the week’s events with AVB’s Customer Experience VP

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It’s a Wrap! Summit ’22 in the Books

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 YSN Staff

AVB CEO Jim Ristow welcomes attendees to Summit 2022. Scenes from AVB’s gathering in Las Vegas

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Stan’s Steps Up Big for Ukrainian Refugees

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 YSN Staff

Stan and Judy Meyer jumped into action when the crisis in Ukraine got ugly.

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AVB’s Jennifer Baldwin Receives Women in Business Award

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 YSN Staff

AVB’s own Jennifer Baldwin was this year’s recipient of the annual Women in Business (WiB) Award.

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Summit to Spotlight Super Premium Appliances

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 YSN Staff

In today’s ever-changing retail and builder landscape, the need for appliance dealers to continually strengthen their partnerships and potentially forge new ones is greater than ever.

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Eyes on the Prize

March 2, 2022March 3, 2022 YSN Staff

Next week’s Summit 2022 will be jam-packed with insights, innovation, and initiatives. But the icing on the cake will be a rich grab bag of sweepstakes, prizes, contests and giveaways by exhibitors and AVB.

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Navy Vet Rob Nicholson Saluted with Dealer of the Year Award

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 YSN Staff

BrandSource’s South Atlantic Region didn’t need to cast a wide net to find its Dealer of the Year last year.

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Largent’s Blazes an Appliance Trail in Idaho’s Lewis Clark Valley

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 YSN Staff

Largent’s Appliance Sales & Service — a BrandSource Dealer of the Year for the Northwest Region — had what you might call a frosty beginning.

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To 2022 and Beyond!

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 YSN Staff

Last year, like 2020 before it, was a period we will not soon forget.

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The Clock is TikTok’ing Toward Summit ’22

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 YSN Staff

The BrandSource 2022 Summit is less than four weeks away, and the buzz is already building around exhibitors’ plans for the show.

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From Farm to Kitchen for Slager Appliances

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 YSN Staff

Former farming hardware store scores Dealer of the Year honors

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Fullerton Appliance Nearing its First Centennial

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 YSN Staff

Not many businesses last more than a handful of years in this come-and-go economy, but Fullerton Appliance Center of Erie, Pa., has clearly bucked the trend.

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Stewart-Molander Enters 80th Year

January 24, 2022January 25, 2022 YSN Staff

Stewart-Molander Appliances is turning 80 years young this year.

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BrandSource, Citi Renew Longstanding Relationship

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 YSN Staff

Over the last decade BrandSource members have entrusted Citi Retail Services — one of North America’s largest and most experienced retail credit solution providers — with delivering innovative credit options for their valued customers.

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Where the Buffalonians Roam

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 YSN Staff

When it came time for the North Atlantic Region to name its pick for the annual BrandSource Dealer of the Year award, Artisan Kitchens & Baths of Buffalo, N.Y., was an easy choice.

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Appliance Community Featured 

Speed Queen Farms Out Shelter Volunteers

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 YSN Staff

A contingent of Speed Queen volunteers spent a week doing their part at a renowned animal retreat last month.

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Dealer of the Year Profile: Jones Appliance & TV

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 YSN Staff

We continue our tribute to the current class of BrandSource Dealers of the Year with a round of applause for Jones Appliance & TV of Iowa Falls, Iowa.

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BrandSource Expands Partnership with NEAG and IAC

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022 YSN Staff

BrandSource, Intercounty Appliance Cooperative (IAC) and New England Appliance Group (NEAG) have enhanced their existing partnership by expanding a program that allows BrandSource members in select areas to procure product from IAC and NEAG warehouses.

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Dealer of the Year Profile: Bishopp’s Appliances

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 YSN Staff

We continue our tribute to the current BrandSource Dealers of the Year class with a round of applause for Bishopp’s Appliances of Shelbyville, Ind.

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The Great Plains region meeting in Omaha, NE has kicked off strong! A fun reception, presentations by Jarred Roy and even celebrating Rodney Mathias’ birthday are just a few things this well attended meeting has enjoyed! 

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The Great Plains region meeting in Omaha, NE has kicked off strong! A fun reception, presentations by Jarred Roy and even celebrating Rodney Mathias’ birthday are just a few things this well attended meeting has enjoyed! 

Pictured L to R: Great Plains RM Brian Lawrence, Logan Tuxhorn of Olliff Boeve Furniture, Bill Canham of Canham Maytag, Rodney Mathis, BrandSource Member Relations, Jarred Roy, BrandSource VP of Sales, and Titon Rudra from LG.
The Great Plains region meeting in Omaha, NE has kicked off strong! A fun reception, presentations by Jarred Roy and even celebrating Rodney Mathias’ birthday are just a few things this well attended meeting has enjoyed! 

Pictured L to R: Great Plains RM Brian Lawrence, Logan Tuxhorn of Olliff Boeve Furniture, Bill Canham of Canham Maytag, Rodney Mathis, BrandSource Member Relations, Jarred Roy, BrandSource VP of Sales, and Titon Rudra from LG.
The Great Plains region meeting in Omaha, NE has kicked off strong! A fun reception, presentations by Jarred Roy and even celebrating Rodney Mathias’ birthday are just a few things this well attended meeting has enjoyed! 

Pictured L to R: Great Plains RM Brian Lawrence, Logan Tuxhorn of Olliff Boeve Furniture, Bill Canham of Canham Maytag, Rodney Mathis, BrandSource Member Relations, Jarred Roy, BrandSource VP of Sales, and Titon Rudra from LG.
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Good times at the BrandSource North Central Region Meeting in Duluth, MN! Lots of action at the Duckpin tonight, including Meg Bellrichard giving it her best shot!
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That’s a wrap for the 2022 Summit! Alan and Allyssa sat down with AVB Vp of Events and Customer Experience Jennifer Baldwin for some closing thoughts! #OwnIt22
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