BrandSource Dealers Dominate Consumer Reports Retail Rankings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Membership Adds Over $55.1 Million Total New Revenue in 2020
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BrandSource Offers Exclusive Smart-Home Solution Through Allstate
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
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
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
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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