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Another View: 5 CE Retail Trends For 2021
The new year opens up with opportunities in these top CE trends
Retailing
Buying Groups
John O’Halloran To Lead Nationwide Marketing Group’s Luxury Appliance Efforts
Premium and luxury appliance market estimated value at roughly $3.7 billion
Buying Groups
Registration Open For BrandSource’s Summit 21
Annual buying group show returns virtually March 23-25
CES
CES 2021 Panel: Future Of Contactless Shopping
Consumers and retailers adopting contactless shopping tech
Retailing
BLAUPUNKT Signs License Agreement For TV, BBD And Audio Products In North America
Initial 2021 line-up will include HD, FHD and UHD TV´s from 32” to 85”
Blogs
Executive Insight: State Of The Custom Install Industry: Forecasting 2021 Opportunities
2021 will continue to throw curve balls at the industry, but dealers can succeed by staying knowledgeable about new products and trends, and having...
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Partners With Bookkeeping And Tax Service Firm
Partnership with Jennifer Marcus of Frisco Bookkeeping and Tax Service to deliver various benefits, including bookkeeping, payroll, consulting, and training
Industry
Carrie Smith Named Howard’s New SVP/Chief Merchant
Smith returns to the Southern California independent appliance retailer in expanded role
Financial
Openpay Appoints U.S. Executive Team
Australian “buy now, pay later” provider commences U.S. market launch
Industry
New Executive Leadership Announced By Retailer Web Services
All executive team members promoted from within RWS
Retailing
Rent-A-Center Enters Agreement To Acquire Virtual Lease-To-Own Solutions Company Acima
Acquisition will add over 15,000 active retail partner locations and e-commerce platforms with approximately $1.25 billion in revenue
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Continues PrimeTime Format For First 2021 Show
In-person regional shows are being planned for later in the year
Distributors
Giving Back Is Almo Employee Focus In 2020
Despite the many pandemic-related challenges faced in 2020, employees at Almo Corporation have still focused on being grateful and giving back
Buying Groups
ProSource Supports Make-A-Wish® Central And South Texas With $30,000+ Donation
Generous donations from a ProSource member and vendors add $20,000+ home theater for a Wish Kid who loves movies and candy
Distributors
Catalyst AV Add To Board Of Directors
Sami Al-Saadi of Just In Time Distribution joins the Board.
Buying Groups
ProSource Introduces Suite Of HR Services
New program uses the ThinkHR platform and McQuaig Candidate Assessment Solution.
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Comes Home With Philly Suburb Headquarters Purchase
Late 1800’s farmhouse is where it all started for the buying group
Retail
D&H Sees 15 – 20% Growth In Retail Sales Since May
D&H Distributing, provider of consumer, home networking, and SMB technologies to the North American channel, announced it has seen double-digit growth in retail sales...
Distributors
New Age Electronics Extends Latest Amazon Products To Retail Channel
Selection includes 4th generation Echo, Ring Video Doorbell line and more
Distributors
Almo Professional A/V And SpinetiX Enter Nationwide Distribution Partnership
Almo is offering SpinetiX’s complete solution, including award-winning HMP media players, DSOS™ operating system, SpinetiX ARYA™ cloud, Elementi digital signage software with its 250+...
Buying Groups
American Lighting’s Proluxe Line To Be Featured At New ProSource Lighting Technology And Learning Center
Includes wide range of flexible LED strips, commercial/residential interior and exterior lighting
Buying Groups
Covid’s Impact: Independent Retail’s Response
The pandemic has forever reshaped the retail landscape. More people than ever are shopping online.
Distributors
New Age Electronics, Anker Innovations Enter Strategic Agreement
Partnership brings Anker smart charging, Soundcore audio and Eufy product lines to New Age customers
Buying Groups
BrandSource Announces Virtual Format For Summit 2021
On-site and in-person events to resume next summer
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Launches Dedicated Performance Groups for Servicing Dealers
Peer groups provide networking support and exclusive training opportunities to members who service appliances
Another View
The Shift In Consumer Shopping Behaviors And Its Ramifications For Retailers
Insights into the changing shopping habits of the COVID-19 consumer
Buying Groups
BrandSource Partners With Uber Freight
Uber Freight uses real-time demand and driver availability to manage costs
Blogs
Executive Insight: Timing Is Everything
How to market emerging tech interfaces and not scare consumers
Distributors
Last Fall 2020 Exertis Virtual Big Book Of AV Tour Stops Set For December
Virtual conference makes six stops in four days
Distributors
Lucas Sales Group Added As Regional Exclusive Josh.ai Dealer
States include Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas
Distributors
Xiaomi Breaks Into U.S. Market With Tekmovil As Its Official Distributor
Products can be purchased from offline retailers nationwide and online at Xiaomishop.us
Retail
Newegg, Give Back Box Team Up To Give Back This Holiday Season
Newegg customers can repack their Newegg shipping boxes with donations and ship to a local charity free of charge.
Blogs
PowerHouse Alliance: Thriving Through Post-Traumatic Growth
"Throughout 2020, we have kept a pulse on market changes and trends by staying in constant communication with each other, our dealers, and our...
Buying Groups
BrandSource Debuts “Service Day” Virtual Event For Struggling Service Dealers
Inaugural presentation and playbook provides a pathway to profitable in-house repair departments
Retail
Payment Security Issues Remains A Big Worry For Online Retailers And Consumers Alike
Report finds consumers are looking for safer and more secure ways to pay
Buying Groups
Element Electronics Launching Connected Home Line For Nationwide Marketing Group Dealers
Alexa, Google assistant enabled smart home line available in Spring 2021
Distributors
LM Electronics Newest Member Of Catalyst AV Distribution Network
Brings coverage to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana markets
Distributors
21st Century Distributing Celebrates Successful Virtual Roadshow
3-day virtual event draws nearly 200 AV, security and smart home dealers
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Announces Winner Of $100K Store Makeover
Virtual PrimeTime draws record crowd, donates 100,000 meals for No Child Hungry
Buying Groups
ProSource Opening Lighting Technology And Learning Center At Dallas Market Center In 2021
Space to feature multiple residential rooms showcasing smart home systems and devices
Buying Groups
Vines And Vision
The HTSA Fall Conference looks toward a successful future for its members
Buying Groups
Virtual PrimeTime Energizes And Encourages Members To Finish Strong In 2020, Thrive In 2021
NMG brings “every piece and every pillar of PrimeTime” to its members over 3-day digital event