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BrandSource Dealers Dominate Consumer Reports Retail Rankings

January 6, 2020December 2, 2020 Alan Wolf

Consumer Reports has long championed the independent dealer channel over big-box chains when it comes to shopping for appliances.

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Time to Give Thanks, Part III

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Andy Kriege

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving, YSN reached out to several retailers, vendors and affiliated group members to ask them what they are most thankful for during this extraordinary year. Today is the third and final installment of this three-part series.

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How to Pick a Healthcare Plan for You and Your Family

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Fred J. Meijering

Welcome to the third in our eight-part series on gaining insight into the mysteries of health insurance, brought to you by AVB partner Group & Affiliate Insurance Network, or GAIN.

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Back to the Future

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Alan Wolf

Given the kind of year we’ve had, we’re sure you’ll forgive us for fast-forwarding 12 months to November 2021.

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It’s Time To Give Thanks

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Andy Kriege

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving, YourSourceNews reached out to members, vendors and affiliated dealers to find out what they are most thankful for during this extraordinary year. We will be sharing their responses all this week.

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BrandSource to Members: Lean into Digital this Holiday Season

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Alan Wolf

The BrandSource management team can’t stress it enough: Don’t ease off the digital pedal if you want to win the holiday season.

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Rich Lindblom Bids BrandSource Adieu as Advanced Maytag Changes Hands

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Andy Kriege

After more than four decades working at and eventually running Advanced Maytag Home Appliance Center in Schaumburg Ill., Rich Lindblom and his brother Bud have decided to sell the 64-year-old family business.

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BrandSource at Your Service with Special Service Day Event

November 4, 2020November 5, 2020 Alan Wolf

AVB/BrandSource has long supported its servicing members, most recently with a comprehensive Service Playbook and a series of industry alliances to help dealers contend with the many challenges of in-house repairs.

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BrandSource Financial Holds ‘Tropical Escape’ Drawing

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Andy Kriege

BrandSource Financial (BSF) held a drawing this week for a five-day “Tropical Escape” travel package in a member giveaway originally scheduled for May.

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OTT’s Gotta Hold on Me

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Alan Wolf

There’s a brand-new video posted here on YourSourceNews and on YouTube that explains OTT in a nutshell.

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How to Contend with Customer Complaints Over Delivery Delays

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Alan Wolf

One issue repeatedly mentioned by members during last week’s round of region call-ins is the growing impatience of customers on backorder.

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ProSource to Open Lighting Tech Center, Expands Healthcare Coverage

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Alan Wolf

Pressing its advantage in the growing and profitable $44 billion lighting category, BrandSource tech affiliate ProSource will open a Lighting Technology and Learning Center this January in Dallas.

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AVB’s Ristow Leads Region Calls with Head and Heart

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Alan Wolf

BrandSource resumed its cadence of regional call-ins this week, this time with AVB CEO Jim Ristow taking the reins.

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Washington Post Spotlights Appliance and Service Tech Shortages

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Alan Wolf

An article in last week’s The Washington Post has helped bring national attention to a topic near and dear to self-servicing BrandSource members: the dearth of trained repair techs.

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New Monogram Showrooms Inspire Conversation in BrandSource Showrooms

October 21, 2020October 22, 2020 YSN Staff

Bringing a kitchen vision to life can be challenging while standing in an appliance store looking at rows upon rows of refrigerators, ranges and dishwashers. What will they all look like together in a kitchen?

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ProSource Adds 10 New Members in Q3 2020

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 YSN Staff

New Membership Adds Over $55.1 Million Total New Revenue in 2020

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BrandSource Offers Exclusive Smart-Home Solution Through Allstate

October 9, 2020October 12, 2020 Alan Wolf

Any discussion of smart devices and the connected home usually revolves around hardware and supporting apps.

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BrandSource Members Speak Out on Furniture Price Hikes

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Alan Wolf

BrandSource members and the group’s home furnishings merchant appear prominently in a new article about the impact of price hikes on furniture dealers.

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Meet the New Boss at Beko

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Alan Wolf

BrandSource vendor partner Beko U.S. has a new president, and given his long track record and sterling reputation within the appliance industry, members should already be well acquainted with him.

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Google, AVB Cap Webinar Series with Holiday Season Preview

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Alan Wolf

Furniture dealers should plan for a digital-heavy holiday and shouldn’t wait until Black Friday to begin their Q4 promotions, as consumers have already started their seasonal shopping.

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YourSource News is the news and information platform of BrandSource, the leading merchandising organization for independent appliance, home furnishings and consumer tech dealers. Its parent company, AVB, is a $20 billion member-driven co-op that provides merchandising, financing and digital marketing services to nearly 5,000 independent dealers in the U.S. and Canada. BrandSource’s affiliates include ProSource (consumer tech and custom integration); TRIB Group (rent-to-own); Mega Group (Canada); and HFA Buying Source, serving home furnishings dealers nationwide.

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