AudioControl announced today that it has appointed Oceanic Distribution as its distributor for Australia. Based in Seattle, WA, AudioControl has long pursued a global distribution strategy. This new appointment will drive its business in Australia, a strong AV market in its own right.
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Themes That Were Key in ’23 on Strata-gee
Wow! It’s crazy that 2023 is now just about behind us, and what a dramatic and dynamic year it was! What were the key themes of the year? At the beginning of the year, I think most would say their greatest concern was the economy and their least concern was the tech industry. Yet the year turned out to be almost the exact opposite of that.
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[Read more…] about Themes That Were Key in ’23 on Strata-geeUpscale Speaker Maker Fyne Audio Selects Harmonia Distribution for U.S.
Fyne Audio, a U.K. manufacturer of advanced high-end audio loudspeakers based in Scotland, has appointed Harmonia Distribution as its distributor for the United States market, effective immediately. Harmonia, formerly known as Upscale Distribution, said in an announcement that it is proud to have been selected by Fyne, a manufacturer that represents a blend of the best of “contemporary and traditional designs.”
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[Read more…] about Upscale Speaker Maker Fyne Audio Selects Harmonia Distribution for U.S.Upscale Distribution Rebrands as Harmonia Distribution
Upscale Distribution, a distributor of high-end, high-fidelity audio components that originated in association with Southern California retailer Upscale Audio, has announced that it is rebranding as Harmonia Distribution. The new brand is not just a new name, but rather a reflection of a changed mission and new, more independent direction for the company.
As part of this new business model, the company has named a new president who will guide the Harmonia Distribution down this new path.
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[Read more…] about Upscale Distribution Rebrands as Harmonia DistributionAudio America / Next Level Distribution Files a Form of Receivership in Florida
Audio America, Inc., the surviving entity that merged with Next Level Distribution and Next Level Fulfillment has filed formal paperwork for an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC), a form of receivership, with the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Florida. The move was widely rumored but only confirmed Tuesday. Also joining in this ABC is another entity known as Ecomhalo, LLC, a related company.
The news confirms much of what we heard last month regarding the impending liquidation of a major U.S. distribution company.
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[Read more…] about Audio America / Next Level Distribution Files a Form of Receivership in FloridaSnap One Opens Six New Warehouses; Will Host 400 Trainings in 2023
Barely out of CEDIA Expo 2023, Snap One announced this week that it has launched six new warehouse locations they call local partner stores, further filling out its national distribution footprint. The company also said it will finish 2023 having hosted no fewer than 400 events – a prodigious effort at connecting with its customers, the local integrators.
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[Read more…] about Snap One Opens Six New Warehouses; Will Host 400 Trainings in 2023Multiple Reports: Next Level Distribution to Shut Down Operations
Next Level Distribution is reportedly planning to shut down operations after it completes the liquidation of its existing inventory, according to multiple reports. The multi-location distributor/fulfillment house of major brands of automotive and residential electronics was founded in 1993, first under the name of Audio America. In 2020 it changed its name to Next Level Distribution.
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[Read more…] about Multiple Reports: Next Level Distribution to Shut Down OperationsItalian High-End Audio Maker Gold Note Selects Fidelity Imports as U.S. Distributor
Firenze, Italy-based high-end audio manufacturer Gold Note announced this week that it has selected Fidelity Imports as its exclusive U.S. importer and distributor. According to Gold Note’s announcement, the appointment will take effect starting April 1, 2023.
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[Read more…] about Italian High-End Audio Maker Gold Note Selects Fidelity Imports as U.S. DistributorRussound Says ISE 2023 was a Blast
Russound released a statement today from CEO Charlie Porritt who summed up their experience at the recent ISE 2023 event in Barcelona. According to Porritt, the show was “one of the most productive, well-run, and enjoyable trade events to date.” It doesn’t get much better than that…
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[Read more…] about Russound Says ISE 2023 was a BlastWhy is Snap One Stock Dropping to New 52-Week Lows Recently?
Snap One (NASDAQ: SNPO), a major player in the custom integration/smart home channel, recently reported its fiscal 2022, third-quarter results last month, showing both revenue gains and reduced losses. The company says sales are slowing and they revised their forward-looking guidance for yearly performance downward.
Since this earnings report was released, the value of Snap One stock has really struggled, dropping 19% and setting several new 52-week lows.