The Sound Room is Named Top Hybrid Retailer by CE Pro Retailing Magazine

July 11, 2007: CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The Sound Room has recently been named one of the country’s top 40 hybrid retailers by CE Pro Retailing magazine. CE Pro Retailing magazine, a leading industry publication, ranked the top hybrid retail companies based on revenue in residential installations with multiple systems. The Sound Room is No. 16 on the list. Hybrid retailers include companies that offer both retail and installation services.

Nearly 80 percent of the top 40 hybrid’s business is linked to installation services, up from 43 percent a year ago. The Sound Room has experienced this trend, finding success with its custom installations. The company recently hired five new installers to keep up with demand.

“We are constantly looking to bring the best, most up-to-date products, installation processes and expertise to clients of The Sound Room,” said David Young, president of The Sound Room. “We look forward to continuing our growth as we bring new installers on board to help our customers enhance their lifestyles through technology.”

Overall, hybrids on the list report that nearly half of their business is from new construction, slightly less than last year. By working with custom and luxury builders who aren’t experiencing a slow down, The Sound Room has maintained its business with builders. Young also attributes the firm’s success to large-scale home automation and networking. The company is currently working on several projects with seven-figure budgets for home technology and automation.

The Sound Room has been serving St. Louis homes and enhancing lifestyles since 1983, and has built a solid reputation for quality installations, expert service and advice, and comprehensive design and engineering capabilities. The company has showrooms in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield. For more information on The Sound Room, call the Chesterfield location at (636) 537-0404 or visit www.thesoundroom.com. For more information on the CE Pro Retailing Top 40, visit http://www.cepro.com/article/top_40_hybrids_focus_on_installation.

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