CHARLOTTE, NC, November, 2024 Queen City Audio Video & Appliances is excited to announce the acquisition of multiple Badcock Home Furnishing & More stores across North and South Carolina. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Queen City’s growth, allowing the company to serve an expanded customer base across the region. This starts the company’s major initiative to introduce its new Queen City Homestore concept in early 2025, offering an extensive selection of appliances, outdoor products, electronics, mattresses and furniture.
The initial rollout will include seven locations in Fayetteville NC, Durham NC, Burlington NC, Goldsboro NC, Rockingham NC, Columbia SC, and Aiken SC, with plans for further expansion. Ranked #36 among the Top Major Appliance Retailers in the U.S. by TWICE Magazine for 2024, the company will continue to broaden its product offerings, including a more robust furniture selection, enhancing Queen City’s ability to provide customers with a convenient, one-stop shop for all their home needs.
To ensure a smooth transition and continued excellence in service, Queen City is welcoming experienced leadership and retaining many key employees from the acquired Badcock stores. Notable hires include, David Horvath, former Badcock furniture buyer; Evan Sides and Justin Klinegardner, former Badcock's franchise owners; and Luis Nater, a former franchise owner who will play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s strategic initiatives within the Hispanic community. Additionally, Dave Orrico, former Regional Manager at Nationwide Marketing Group, has joined the team to support general sales, merchandising and operations for all markets. With the addition of this skilled team, Queen City is poised to strategically expand into these markets across the Carolinas.
Queen City has also developed a comprehensive onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition for many of the existing Badcock employees, with the goal of opening the newly branded stores under the Queen City banner by January 2025. For those interested in employment opportunities, more information can be found on the company’s careers page located here.
“We look forward to welcoming customers into the newly branded stores and continuing our mission of helping our guest select the right home products to enhance their everyday living,” says Roddey Player, Queen City’s President and CEO.
About Queen City Audio Video & Appliances
Founded in 1952 by Woody Player, Queen City Audio Video & Appliances is the largest independent appliance retailer in the Carolinas. Led by Roddey Player, the company serves the Charlotte DMA, the Triad, Raleigh-Durham, Morganton (Burke County), and Upstate South Carolina. Queen City stores feature working kitchens to showcase the latest in state-of-the-art appliances featuring refrigeration, washers, dryers, cooking, electronics, mattresses, furniture, outdoor cooking, grills, and more from over 70 brands. With a 104,000 square foot warehouse, Queen City ensures fast delivery or pick up on the thousands of in-stock models. In addition to retail sales, the company is also proud to offer expert assistance through its inside and outside commercial builder teams, as well as a robust online e-commerce platform. Dedicated to exceptional customer service and quality, Queen City continues to build lasting relationships with customers, offering expert advice, installation, and ongoing support.
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