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THE NATM VENDOR CONFERENCE: WHERE PREMIUM
AUDIO MEETS RETAIL OPPORTUNITY
The NATM Vendor Conference, taking place July 20–23, 2026 at
the Omni Frisco at The Star in Frisco, Texas, provides premium audio
brands with a powerful opportunity to gain market share and visibility
with the nation's most respected independent retailers:
• Direct, one-on-one access to retail giants representing more than
$8 billion in combined buying power
• A platform designed to support experiential product demonstrations
• Insight into real-time retail trends and consumer demand
The conference provides a highly collaborative environment where
vendors engage directly with decision-makers – turning conversations
into meaningful business opportunities.
A STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY FOR PREMIUM AUDIO BRANDS
With continued growth in home entertainment and immersive audio,
premium audio remains a high-margin, experience-led category.
NATM is actively engaging premium audio brands to participate in
the 2026 Vendor Conference, offering a unique opportunity to align
with retailers who prioritize demonstration, expertise, and customer
engagement – while gaining access to a network that reaches more
than 70% of U.S. consumers.
For premium audio brands looking to grow in the U.S., the NATM
Vendor Conference offers something increasingly rare: direct access,
immersive experience, and proven execution – all in one place.
To learn more about NATM, visit www.natmcorp.com. Please
visit www.NATMVendor.com to learn more about the NATM
Vendor Conference.
ELICA AQUIRES STAKE IN ITALIAN COMPANY, STEEL S.R.L.
Message from Matt Holmes, V.P. Elica, NA
Hello, Elica North America Customers,
We are pleased to share an important piece of news that marks a
new chapter in Elica's journey of growth and innovation.
Elica has acquired a 28% stake in Steel, a prestigious Italian
company specializing in the production of high-end ranges and wall
ovens, plus an array of outdoor products. The agreement includes a
medium-term path to progressive integration designed to strengthen
the synergies between the two companies.
The investment is a strategic step toward creating a full kitchen
offering, combining Elica's core competencies in ventilation and
induction cooking with Steel's excellence in overall cooking.
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