After months of sitting at home and with saving rates hitting near all-time highs, consumers are starting to unleash their pent-up spending demand across a wide range of categories. And this return to retail presents a major opportunity for the independent channel.
One room in consumers’ homes that’s been heavily taxed during this coronavirus pandemic has been the living room — otherwise known as the media room, home theater room or central entertainment hub. With that in mind, Nationwide Marketing Group recently announced three new vendor partnerships that will give dealers an opportunity to capitalize on those entertainment-based upgrades.
Austere is a new company, led by consumer tech industry veteran Deena Ghazarian. From its sleek packaging to luxurious product designs, Austere offers a fresh and appealing take on the world of home theater cables and other power accessories.
“At Austere, we’re equally passionate about performance and style, and believe there’s a tremendous need in the accessories market for accessible products where these ideologies intersect,” Ghazarian says.
“That’s why we’ve created Austere, from the packaging to the in-store displays to the products themselves, with intentional design and minimalistic style that deliver spectacular performance.”
Enclave Audio offers a new twist on the concept of “home theater in a box.” Enclave’s CineHome systems are WiSA-certified and leverage wireless audio technology and connectivity to support full 5.1-channel surround sound without the hassle that comes with excess cabling or speaker wire. Enclave’s CineHome systems pair and sync automatically to deliver a high-definition audio experience across a 360-degree field of true wireless surround sound.
Mounting video and audio electronics brings an added layer of sophistication and design to an entertainment space. With MantelMount, dealers will have access to a range of manual and motorized mounting brackets that make the viewing experience more comfortable and convenient.
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