Ask many high-end appliance dealers who their target audience is and they'll likely describe what sounds like a typical high-earning Baby Boomer. More specifically, they may describe empty-nesters in their mid-50s or older who have worked hard through their...
Did you notice any trends with your gross margin when working through your numbers from 2021? We work closely with independent appliance dealers in multiple markets across the U.S., and we have started to see a trend ourselves that uncovers a bigger conversation about...
At this point, most customers understand that supply chain issues will have an impact on the delivery schedule for new appliances. But they still may not be prepared for the reality of current timelines for high-end brands. With home improvement industry growth at...
Every dealer puts a different emphasis on their trade business. For some, builders and designers only make up a small percentage of their sales, but for others, trade professionals are a primary source of business. In our experience, the healthiest dealers are the...
Remember when we thought 2021 was going to be the year everything goes back to how it once was? Instead, what is and isn't "normal" has remained in a constant state of flux for both consumers and businesses. We may not know what major changes 2022 holds, if any, but...
Adaptability is defined as "the ability to adjust to different conditions or circumstances." I think we'd all agree that the last 18 months have been a crash course in adaptability! It's also made us keenly aware of how important it is to accept that the...