BrandSource Brandishing New Field Strategy
Tustin, Calif. — BrandSource, the $12 billion buying group for independent dealers, has refocused its field team's coverage on the appliance, home-furnishings and mattress categories.
Newegg Adds Business Rewards Program
City of Industry, Calif. — Newegg.com has launched a loyalty program within its five-year-old business unit, which serves the business, government and educational channels.
DSI Expanding Majap, Bedding Businesses
Urbandale, Iowa — Video and satellite equipment distributor DSI Systems is bulking up on bedding, furniture and appliances.
HiFi Buys Brand Back In Buckhead
Atlanta — The HiFi Buys brand returned to Buckhead last week where the storied chain opened its first showroom 42 years ago.
ProSource Honors Vendors
San Antonio — ProSource has announced its 2015 Vendors of the Year, which were honored during an awards ceremony at the buying group's Spring Meeting here earlier this month.
Blogs
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Reader Talkback
"Chee" on Father's Day CE Spending Up 1%: "From their mouths to God's ear!"
Retail TWeet of the Week
@AlanWolf_TWICE: Wanna know what it's like to sell Sam's Club? Dr. Lai offers the play-by-play.
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