Business Growing? So Must Your Management Style
At the time of this writing I am in my 11th year of working in the family business and in my sixth year in some type of management role.
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Move it On Over: Make Way for Heins Appliance’s Chris Matson
Chris Matson sports a remarkably realistic tattoo of the late, great “Hillbilly Shakespeare” Hank Williams on his right forearm. With Matson’s newfound status as part owner of Heins Appliance, it only seems appropriate to cue up some old Hank and sing, “Move it on over, ’cause the new dog’s moving in!”
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Rob Nicholson’s Big Play
Why is BrandSource member Rob Nicholson making a colossal move into a mammoth store when other independent dealers are downsizing or standing pat? Why is Nicholson rushing in, while others are rushing out?
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Alex and Karina Cole: Retailing is in their DNA
Succession and market share are arguably two of the greatest challenges facing independent dealers.
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Grand Appliance Earns Its Name with Opening of 24th Store
As part of a controlled growth strategy, BrandSource member Grand Appliance & TV opened a new store in Round Lake Beach, Ill., this November, marking the 24th showroom within Grand’s four-state footprint.
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Grand Appliance’s Mark Reckling Honored by Industry at ADL Fete
Mark Reckling, who grew BrandSource member Grand Appliance and TV from a single shop in Waukegan, Ill., to a soon-to-be 24-store chain spanning four states, received the American Heritage Award from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Saturday, Nov. 9.
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Greater Midwest Town Hall – More Space Needed
The Greater Midwest Region held a town hall Oct. 24th in Appleton, WI. The response was so great that the Region Manager Roy Radloff had to scramble to book a larger venue.
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Schomackers Walks The Walk (Wine Walk, That Is)
Each year the Main Street businesses in Luverne, Minn., sponsor a Wine Walk. During the event, participants purchase a glass with which to sample the various varietals and to partake in exclusive sales at each of the local stores.
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Michigan Meeting By The Bay – A Huge Success
The Michigan Region convened June 10-12 for the group’s annual meeting at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Mich.
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Famous Tate Touted for Tortoise Initiative
Famous Tate mascot Tater the Tortoise recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from Florida Wildlife Federation (FWF) president/CEO Preston Robertson at the group’s Annual Banquet to commemorate the retailer’s conservation and wildlife preservation efforts.
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