2018 was a record year for revenue, member enrollment, vendor participation and most importantly, the financial benefit it brings to users. “Member purchase volume reached record levels in 2018,” said… Read more »
As kids, we lived in the land of make-believe often filled with crayons, markers and made up realities. We’ve grown up and maybe chased those dreams, but it seems we… Read more »
Julie Abbey, co-owner of Appliance Center in Ohio, was a single mom, working hard to take care of her daughter and make ends meet. She worked a full-time job during… Read more »
The AVB leadership team met last week for a “meeting of the minds” in Minneapolis, MN. The gathering of the senior leadership team, along with the heads of each divisional… Read more »
By Mark Baird, Global Creative Director, AVB, Inc. First of all, your brand already has a voice. Is, however, it the right voice? Is your voice so quiet it’s barely… Read more »
Having recently returned from Furniture/Today’s Leadership Conference, not surprisingly, I came away from the event with lots of good ideas about leadership. While I took notes of all the sessions,… Read more »
For most independent retailers, there is always the constant pressure of reacting and adjusting to what Big Box and Internet Giants are offering the consumer. And, as you are well… Read more »
If you were wondering about an approaching recession and wanted to hear from an expert about the possibilities of a global slowdown, then the bomb that Tim Cook, the CEO… Read more »
With the start of the new year, sales growth and opportunity are abundant. But without the right tools in place, it may be a challenge to get off on… Read more »
The 2018 National Convention is only a week away and we are excited to welcome you all to Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas! Pack your bags and get ready for… Read more »