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AVB Design Consultant Lyn Falk Helps You Light Up Your Business

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Andy Kriege

Did you know that lighting is often the most overlooked element in a retail store’s design? And that poor in-store illumination can contribute to poor sales?

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Events Featured Group 

Summit in the Rearview: A Vegas Recap

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 YSN Staff

YSN closes the door on another successful Summit as we look ahead to Convention ’22

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Events Featured Group Service 

On the Scene at Summit: ServiceSource’s Paul MacDonald

April 12, 2022April 13, 2022 YSN Staff

The founder of Expert Service Program shares his take on the state of the service industry with YSN’s Alan Wolf

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Events Featured Furniture Group 

On the Scene@Summit: Furniture Technology Source

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 YSN Staff

FTS chief Michael Posa provides a look ahead at the furniture market and AVB’s plans for it

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On the Scene at Summit: TD Retail Card Services

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 YSN Staff

VP Craig McGuinness discusses the TD/AVB partnership with YSN correspondent and fellow New Jerseyite Alan Wolf

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On the Scene at Summit: First-Time Attendee Soirée

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 YSN Staff

YSN talks with two new BrandSource members … and learns what brought them aboard

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On the Scene at Summit: Malouf

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 YSN Staff

District Manager Brian Watts discusses the bedding maker’s new partnership with BrandSource.

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On the Scene at Summit: AVB’s Chad Evans

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 YSN Staff

Merchandising VP Chad Evans talks industry outlook and luxe appliances with YSN’s Alan Wolf

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Appliance Events Featured Group 

On the Scene at Summit: Miele USA

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 YSN Staff

Miele chief Jan Heck demos the company’s new Generation 7000 wall ovens for YSN’s Allyssa Baird

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On the Scene at Summit: AVB’s Dave Meekings

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 YSN Staff

COO Dave Meekings discusses ‘simplifying and unifying’ retail operations with YSN’s Alan Wolf

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Events Featured Furniture Group 

On the Scene at Summit: Ashley Furniture

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 YSN Staff

Ashley’s Tripp Riley and Erica Sparrow give YSN the lowdown.

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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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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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On the Scene at Summit: Jim Ristow’s State of the Union Address

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 YSN Staff

YSN correspondents Allyssa Baird and Alan Wolf consider the meaning of “Own it”

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Women in Business Breakfast Was an Early Morning Eye-Opener

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 YSN Contributor

AVB’s Women in Business (WiB) group kicked off its traditional Summit breakfast in a powerful way at last week’s gathering in Las Vegas.

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Mastering the Marketplace, the GE Appliances Way

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Alan Wolf

One of the highlights of last week’s AVB Summit in Las Vegas, at least for this writer, was a Masterclass in marketing presented by GE Appliances’ Mary Putman.

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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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Events Featured Furniture Group 

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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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 Recap: Three Dynamic Days in the Desert

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Alan Wolf

What a difference two years can make.

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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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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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Check out YSN’s Tuesday Recap with the A Team! #OwnIt22
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Jim Ristow's State Of The Union was inspiring and information as always with a very forward looking perspective. Here's YSN's recap! #OwnIt22
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Jim Ristow's State Of The Union was inspiring and information as always with a very forward looking perspective. Here's YSN's recap! #OwnIt22
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The Summit has kicked off and we're in full swing! We are ready to Own It! #OwnIt22
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Registration is open! Go down the escalators to the Check-In desks and pick up your show badge! #OwnIt22
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Think you can beat Chad Evans at a game of HORSE? 🏀 Head to the LG booth and win a 4-Piece Freestanding Kitchen Package during the Summit Expo! #OwnIt22
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