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Fullerton Appliance Nearing its First Centennial

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 YSN Staff

Not many businesses last more than a handful of years in this come-and-go economy, but Fullerton Appliance Center of Erie, Pa., has clearly bucked the trend.

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Stewart-Molander Enters 80th Year

January 24, 2022January 25, 2022 YSN Staff

Stewart-Molander Appliances is turning 80 years young this year.

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Grand Appliance Announces Changes at the Top

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Andy Kriege

Mark Reckling, CEO of BrandSource member Grand Appliance and TV, recently announced several changes to the business’s senior leadership team.

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Where the Buffalonians Roam

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 YSN Staff

When it came time for the North Atlantic Region to name its pick for the annual BrandSource Dealer of the Year award, Artisan Kitchens & Baths of Buffalo, N.Y., was an easy choice.

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Dealer of the Year Profile: Jones Appliance & TV

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 YSN Staff

We continue our tribute to the current class of BrandSource Dealers of the Year with a round of applause for Jones Appliance & TV of Iowa Falls, Iowa.

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Dealer of the Year Profile: Bishopp’s Appliances

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 YSN Staff

We continue our tribute to the current BrandSource Dealers of the Year class with a round of applause for Bishopp’s Appliances of Shelbyville, Ind.

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All My Lovin

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Alan Wolf

They say God works in mysterious ways.

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Jackie King Crowned at Convention

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Andy Kriege

After a one-year hiatus, the AVB Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a comeback at the BrandSource Convention last August in Nashville.

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AVB Honors ‘Skip’ Ignaczak

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Andy Kriege

After a one-year hiatus, the AVB/BrandSource Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a comeback at the 2021 Convention last August in Nashville.

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Colders’ Balistreri Joins Exclusive Club

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Andy Kriege

After a one-year hiatus, the AVB/BrandSource Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a comeback last August at the 2021 Convention in Nashville.

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BrandSource Member Oscar Miskelly Addresses Furniture Challenges

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Alan Wolf

BrandSource member Oscar Miskelly, CEO of Mississippi’s seven-store Miskelly Furniture, offered insights into his company’s inventory position and customer communications at Furniture Today magazine’s 2021 Leadership Conference.

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Thompson Furniture: A Few Good Eggs That Can’t Be Beat

December 2, 2021December 3, 2021 Andy Kriege

Thompson Furniture & Mattress has concocted a tasty way to pull their community together and raise a ton of money for two local charities in the process.

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What I’m Grateful For

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 YSN Contributor

On the occasion of Thanksgiving, Todd Hall, president of Duerden’s Appliance & Mattress in aptly named Bountiful, Utah, shared his thoughts on gratefulness with YSN. We think he speaks for many of us in addressing the true meaning of the holiday.

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Dealer of the Year Profile: Rodenbaugh’s

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Alan Wolf

Turning a Texas TV repair shop into a regional home goods destination

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Talkback: A BrandSource Dealer Comments on ‘Complacency’

March 12, 2021November 12, 2021 YSN Staff

YSN columnist Rich Lindblom’s essay on complacency (see “The No. 1 Reason Stores Fail”) struck a chord with this BrandSource member, who responded with the following comments. He asked that he remain anonymous.

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Every Day is Veterans Day

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Andy Kriege

In honor of Veterans Day (Thursday, Nov. 11), YSN shares the story of one BrandSource dealer’s efforts to thank those who served.

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Denny’s Appliance Receives Dealer of the Year Award

October 29, 2021 Alan Wolf

We continue our tribute to 2021’s BrandSource Dealers of the Year with a round of applause for Denny’s Appliance of Menomonie, Wis.

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Featured Furniture Members 

Mattress Dealer Looks to Win the Largest Legal Bet in U.S. History

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Andy Kriege

er of the Gallery Furniture retail chain in Houston, is widely known as “Mattress Mack.” Besides selling bedding, he likes to make Texas-size bets on his favorite team, the Houston Astros.

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BrandSource Dealer Shares Inventory Woes with Wall Street Journal

October 13, 2021October 15, 2021 Alan Wolf

BrandSource member Steve Sheinkopf, CEO of Yale Appliance in Boston, shared his company’s challenges and workarounds with The Wall Street Journal in a report on product shortages.

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Where There’s a Will, There’s a Weigh (In)

September 17, 2021September 24, 2021 Andy Kriege

It all began in January with a simple realization that JoAnne Keen had at a family gathering in Florida.

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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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