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Author: Andy Kriege

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BrandSource Dealers Bow Pedal-Powered Appliances, Walk-In Washers

March 31, 2022April 8, 2022 Andy Kriege

Don Frei, co-owner of Howard Hughes Appliance, Television, and Sleep Shop in Moscow, Idaho, announced today his store would be debuting the world’s first pedal-powered appliances.

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Community Featured Group 

Why Pattersons Home Appliance Loves John Love

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Andy Kriege

John Love Jr. was named a 2022 Exceptional Employee-HighFive Award winner by AVB/BrandSource and YSN.

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Events Featured Members 

AVB Scholarship Winner Hannah Uutela Proudly Represents North Coast Appliance

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Andy Kriege

One of the high points of Summit 2022 was the announcement of this year’s AVB/BrandSource Scholarship Award winners.

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Events Featured 

BrandSource Members Draw the Winning Hands at Summit

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 Andy Kriege

There were prizes and giveaways aplenty at this month’s Las Vegas show

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Education Events ExpertSource Featured 

Summit Session: Does Your Store’s Brand Measure Up?

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 Andy Kriege

At last week’s Summit in Las Vegas, retail consultant and interior designer Lyn Falk gave a lively presentation on how to define and celebrate the brand experience for members’ businesses.

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Summit Speaker: It’s a Whole New Ballgame for Bedding

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Andy Kriege

Mike Magnuson of GoodBed.com presented an informative and eye-opening presentation to furniture and mattress dealers who were just waking up at last week’s Furniture Town Hall breakfast during Summit.

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YSN Announces 2022 High Five Award Winners

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Andy Kriege

YourSource News is excited to announce the winners of the first annual High Five Awards, a salute to the unheralded employees who are the backbone of every business.

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Events Featured Group 

BrandSource Lauds 2022 AVB Scholarship Winners at Summit Kickoff

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Andy Kriege

A high point of this week’s Summit 2022 proceedings was the announcement of this year’s AVB/BrandSource scholarship award winners.

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Featured Industry 

Russian Invasion Adds to Supply Chain Woes

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Andy Kriege

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is wreaking havoc on the global shipping industry.

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Featured Group 

Employee Spotlight: AVB’s Mike Porter Takes the Lead

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Andy Kriege

For the past three years Mike Porter has been the man behind the scenes, sporting a headset and supporting BrandSource members as a Member Relations Specialist.

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Appliance Featured 

GEA Offers Independents Exclusive, Commercial-Grade Laundry Line

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Andy Kriege

GE Appliances (GEA) has outfitted the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park with 31 commercial washers and dryers to help the facility tackle its daunting laundry needs.

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Featured Group 

We’re Just Wild About Harry

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Andy Kriege

Last month’s annual meeting of the South Atlantic Region marked the end of an era, as it was the last time Harry Buntyn would help officiate.

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Featured Members 

Grand Appliance Announces Changes at the Top

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Andy Kriege

Mark Reckling, CEO of BrandSource member Grand Appliance and TV, recently announced several changes to the business’s senior leadership team.

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Featured Furniture 

Serta’s Melanie Huet Shares the Secret to Her Success

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 Andy Kriege

Melanie Huet is one of the highest-ranking women in home furnishings.

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Events Featured Group Members 

Jackie King Crowned at Convention

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Andy Kriege

After a one-year hiatus, the AVB Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a comeback at the BrandSource Convention last August in Nashville.

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Events Featured Group Members 

AVB Honors ‘Skip’ Ignaczak

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Andy Kriege

After a one-year hiatus, the AVB/BrandSource Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a comeback at the 2021 Convention last August in Nashville.

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Events Featured Group 

AVB’s Kevin Werner Joins a Very Exclusive Club

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Andy Kriege

After a one-year hiatus, the AVB/BrandSource Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a comeback last August at the 2021 Convention in Nashville.

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Featured Group 

Jennifer Baldwin, The Main Event

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Andy Kriege

Jennifer Baldwin has worked directly or indirectly with just about every member, vendor and employee associated with BrandSource in the past 15 years.

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Featured Members 

Colders’ Balistreri Joins Exclusive Club

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Andy Kriege

After a one-year hiatus, the AVB/BrandSource Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a comeback last August at the 2021 Convention in Nashville.

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Events Featured Group 

We’re All in the Same Boat

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Andy Kriege

The AVB/BrandSource buying organization, together with its regional chapters and vendor partners, raised money to assist charity partner Together We Rise (TWR) during the group’s annual Leadership Conference last week in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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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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