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Author: Stephen Paczkowski

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The World is Changing…

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Stephen Paczkowski

Given the Russo-Ukraine crisis in Europe, the Great Resignation resonating across America, spiking gas prices, and countless supply-chain issues spanning nearly all categories of goods, you might be thinking, “What could possibly be next?”

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CE Featured 

LG, Samsung TVs Have You Covered, Indoors and Out

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Stephen Paczkowski

August always means the end of summer here in the New York metro area, with the long faces of children soon headed back to school and the promise of cooler weather soon to come. But that doesn’t mean the fun needs to end! 

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CE ExpertSource Featured 

There’s a Lot to Like in the Latest TVs

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 Stephen Paczkowski

Remember that scene in A Christmas Story (replayed around the clock on TBS starting the day after Thanksgiving) when Ralphie and his brother tear down the stairs on Christmas morning to rip open their presents?

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CE Education Featured 

Make Staying Home More Tolerable With an 8K TV

April 20, 2020April 21, 2020 Stephen Paczkowski electronics

If there is one thing we can say about Expert Warehouse’s 2020 TV offerings, it is that they sure are eating their Wheaties.

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Want to Build a Bigger Basket? Accessorize!

December 6, 2019March 31, 2020 Stephen Paczkowski electronics, expert warehouse, expertsource

When I first started in retail, I was in high school and trying to buy my first car. The lessons I learned then in the retail environment started to resonate when I embarked on my post-college career with a computer manufacturer supporting retail outlets.

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When It Comes to TV, Bigger Truly is Better

July 22, 2019January 28, 2020 Stephen Paczkowski electronics

Most of us would agree that bigger is usually better. But when it comes to TV ownership, it’s more than true – it’s gospel. Expert Warehouse is seeing a big resurgence in consumer spending, and buying habits are changing as it pertains to people’s primary entertainment purchases. This is a trend we can all benefit from.

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Education Featured Magazine 

Exploring Smart TV Functionality

July 12, 2019January 28, 2020 Stephen Paczkowski education, expert warehouse

Technology has become an integral part of everything we do. From streaming our favorite TV show to doing the laundry, everything in our homes is connected.

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Industry Magazine 

A New Opportunity From An Old Standby

July 1, 2019January 28, 2020 Stephen Paczkowski electronics, expert warehouse

The survival of independent retailers often depends on adjusting quickly to new trends in the retail environment.

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News Briefs

Bedding Bust: Top 10 mattress maker Corsicana Mattress Co. has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to streamline the business and prepare for a possible sale, while promising uninterrupted service to customers. Furniture Today

Sayonara: Japanese tech and appliance vendor Sharp Electronics will adopt English as the company’s official language next year to support a renewed push into global markets. Nikkei Asia

Dawn of the Dead: Amazon is developing technology that will allow its Alexa virtual assistant to speak in the voice of deceased family and friends. CNET

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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! 

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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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