Over 8 decades of adding value for manufacturers and retailers.

The ability to adapt is the key to thriving long term. What started in 1932 as Englewood Electric, a Midwest distributor of electrical supply, is today Englewood Marketing Group (EMG), a national distribution, marketing and logistics solutions provider focused on category-leading kitchen, home and personal care products.

By listening, reacting and executing, we utilize a winning approach to serving both our retail and our manufacturer partners. Combined with our desire to succeed, we excel as a strategic partner in the competitive and consolidating world of manufacturing and retail.

Through the 1980s, nearly all small electric appliances were manufactured and distributed in the USA. As international trade shifted in the 90s, the need for global logistics became critical in the supply chain. Just-in-time delivery was the new standard efficiency to survive. EMG was there to bridge the gap.

With internet sales on the horizon in the 2000s, EMG quickly became one of the first distribution groups to ship direct-to-consumer. EMG remains on the forefront of EDI transactions with 24-hour turnaround. Today we can process upward of 40,000 individual shipments per day.

In 2008, we acquired Nostalgia Electrics. As parent to a manufacturer with offices in China and a global presence, we have unique insight into the challenges of executing in today’s retail environment. Leveraging that knowledge with our manufacturing partners provides a strategic advantage.

Automated warehouses strategically placed in CA, WI and GA continue to drive efficiencies for our value-added partnerships. Combined with our high-tech digital hub, EMG provides the means for our manufacturing partners through a single access point to gain instant reach to every retailer across the country. And for our retail partners, we provide seamless transactions fluent to their native language with high expertise in delivering product in compliance with their routing requirements.

We have built our reputation by creating relationships centered on a foundation of trust and partnership. Manufacturers needed an innovative partner; we adapted. Retailers demanded more value; we delivered.

Time Line

1932

Englewood Electric operates as a Midwest distributor of electrical supplies

1969

Englewood Electric opens branch in Green Bay, WI

1970s-1980s

Englewood Electric grows rapidly by partnering with over 100 manufacturers for appliance distribution

1996

Current ownership group acquires Englewood Electric and forms Englewood Marketing Group (“EMG”) to diversify business portfolio

2002

EMG adds warehouse in Cleveland, Ohio, and begins distribution for internet fulfillment and offers 3PL services

2003

EMG pioneers direct-to-consumer fulfillment of Amazon.com orders and adds Fontana, California warehouse

2006

EMG partners with Philips and WBS to manage the small dealer customer base

2008

EMG purchases Nostalgia Electrics, adds manufacturing expertise and works with Shenzhen, China office

2009

EMG expands global sales in over 30 countries

2010

EMG builds alliances with Chinese OEM factories

2015

EMG partners with 3:13 telesales expanding small dealer reach

2016

EMG establishes its own office in Shunde, China

2018

EMG acquires Farberware licenses including microwaves, urban living and refrigeration

2019

EMG opens new warehouse in Savannah, GA and automates Green Bay warehouse

2020

Add new IMI Program to offer capital to vendors for product purchasing

 

Expanding reach with multiple Marketplace integration

 

Expanding into PPE to help combat the Covid outbreak with Sterliwize line of products

 

Taco Tuesday Brand launched

 

2020 call center and consumer response service launched

2021

Significant expansion of brand categories with Igloo, Homecraft, and  Kraft brand

 

Expanded operations in Savannah, GA

BRAND PARTNERS

Aroma Housewares
Black and Decker home appliances
Callisto Media
Chard meat processing, outdoor cooking, food prep products
Coca-Cola beverage corporation
Dirt Devil Vacuums
Cuisinart kitchen appliances
Eureka Cordless Vacuums
EyeVac Home Hands-Free Vacuum
Farberware home appliances
HomeCraft appliances
Hoover Vacuums
Hot Logic Portable Food Warmer
Igloo Ice makers
Imusa Kitchen and Home Gadgets
KitchenAid appliances and stand mixers
Krups kitchen small appliances and coffee makers
Magic Bullet blender
Mirro cookware, pressure cookers and canning accessories
NESCO manufactures food dehydrators, roaster ovens, food slicers, food grinders, small kitchen appliances, and jerky spices and kits
Ninja Kitchen appliances
Nostalgia Products
nutribullet blenders and food processers
Nuwave home cooking appliances
Philips Avent baby products
Philips Heartstart Befibrillators
Philips Norelco men's grooming
Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush
Ronco
Rowenta Garment Steamers, Steam Irons & Humidifiers
Sencor Kitchen Appliance and stand mixers
Shark home cleaning vacuum cleaners, steam mops and irons
T-fal: Kitchen appliances and home appliances
Taco Tuesday Kitchen Appliances
Toshiba Kitchen Microwaves
Waterpik water flosser and water flossing toothbrush