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Author: Dori Easterson

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Wiskus Shares Serta Winnings with Together We Rise

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Dori Easterson

It all began with a sheep.

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Hunter’s Home Center Helps Keep Wyoming Green

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 Dori Easterson

Hunter’s Home Center in Afton, Wyo., has provide furniture, appliances and service to communities from Cokeville to Jackson since 2004.

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The Appliance Outlet Harnesses Home Furnishings Synergies

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 Dori Easterson

In 2015, Jimmy Caldwell started out in retail with his wife Lisa as a scratch-and-dent dealer in Crawfordsville, Ind.

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Neil’s Ace Home Center: Paying it Forward in the Pacific

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 Dori Easterson

BrandSource dealers can be found across the country, but we bet you wouldn’t think to look for one in the South Pacific.

But that’s exactly where new Pac Rim members Neil and Sala Scratch set up shop.

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Largent’s Appliance: The Cream(ery) of the Crop

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Dori Easterson

Ralph Largent moved to Lewiston, Idaho, in 1920 and within a year started selling appliances at the creamery he managed

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Jordan Van Maanen is Swinging for the Fences

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 Dori Easterson

Entrepreneur and recent BrandSource addition Jordan Van Maanen started out with the goal of bringing people together while taking a little time for himself and his family.

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Found Treasure: Barbara Logel Makes Time for Community, Business and BrandSource

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 Dori Easterson

Every year, the BrandSource Women in Business (WIB) group honors one woman who stands out from the rest and represents the best in the industry.

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CE Featured 

ProSource University Suspends ‘Tuition’ For One Year

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 Dori Easterson

ProSource, the nation’s largest audio, video and integration buying group, has extended free member access to its online educational program through September 2021.

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BrandSource Members Cited in NPR Report

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Dori Easterson

Two BrandSource members — Boston’s Yale Appliance and AHC Appliances in Long Island, N.Y. — were quoted in a recent article by National Public Radio (NPR) about ongoing product shortages throughout the white-goods industry.

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Attendees Give Kudos to 2020 Virtual Convention

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 Dori Easterson

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.

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Tempur Sealy Shares Mattress Insights at 2020 Convention

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 Dori Easterson

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.

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GE Appliances Addresses Inventory Concerns at 2020 Convention

September 3, 2020September 8, 2020 Dori Easterson

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?

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Community Featured Members 

It’s a Parking Lot Party

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 Dori Easterson

Appliance Center loves its communities! And what better way to bring the community together but to have a parking lot party?

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Covid Info Hub Featured Group 

BrandSource Service Committee Creates Action Plan

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 Dori Easterson covid

BrandSource’s recently formed Service Committee has developed a four-point action plan to assist its servicing dealers, who comprise 75 percent of the membership.

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Education Featured 

Getting Started on Instagram

January 6, 2020January 24, 2020 Dori Easterson

Want to tap into a social media platform with over 1 billion users, 59 percent of whom are 18 to 29 years old? Then Instagram (IG) is for you.

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Education Featured 

Make Facebook the Face of Your Business

August 29, 2019January 28, 2020 Dori Easterson

Do not underestimate the power of Facebook to help grow your business.

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News Briefs

The Price Is (Not) Right: The chairman of Nebraska Furniture Mart said soaring inflation is beginning to impact demand for home goods. CNBC TV
Under Pressure: The strains on the global supply chain aren’t likely to let up anytime soon. Distribution Strategy Group
Hire Calling: The number of job openings — and employee resignations — reached the highest levels on record in March. The Wall Street Journal

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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!
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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A good time was had by all during the Young Professionals event at Minus5 Ice Bar last night, sponsored by Serta! @brandsourceyp
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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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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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