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“Relationships you have with people can make and break your business. We know that it is due to the support of our customers, distributors, and employees that help keep us growing year after year.”
Roddey Player, President & CEO
75+ EMPLOYEES
7 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
70+ UNIQUE BRANDS
3,500 PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY
20 MILLION IN LOCAL INVENTORY
50K UNITS DELIVERED EACH YEAR
What started in 1952 as a simple television repair company has evolved into the Piedmont region’s premier retail organization for a large range of home appliances and electronics, including refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, ovens, kitchen cleanup, laundry, TV, audio, grills/outdoor kitchens and more.
And in celebration of our achievements, Queen City is hosting a series of community events and promotions this summer.
Three Generations of of the Player Family: Frances, Roddey, Kate & Roddey Jr.
Founder Woody Player
The History of Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances
1952
Founded in July, 1952 by Woody Player, as Queen City Television Service Company, we began as a TV repair business.
1960’s
Expanded in Charlotte with two new stores and the addition of appliances.
1980's
The second generation of the Player family entered the company.
Developed a Builder/ Contract sales division
1990's
Added a Builder showroom to aid in Builder/ Contract sales division with premium appliances.
Established a central distribution center.
2000's
Improved customer experience through enhanced product displays.
Created retail sales division flagship store located on Queen City Drive.
2010's
Major showroom expansion that more than doubled in size.
We started selling mattresses.
2017's
Opened what is currently Queen City’s 6th location in Pineville, NC on furniture row. Expanded our line-up to include furniture (in addition to appliances) at the first Queen City Home Store.
2020's
The third generation of the Player family entered the company.
Queen City launches new online experience with website redesign and e-commerce implementation. Making this our 7th “store.”
2021
Due to tremendous growth and the addition of our distribution partners, Queen City invested in a new 104,000 square foot warehouse and corporate office space in Charlotte.
We opened our new Outlet Store in our old warehouse space on Queen City Dr.
2022
Queen City serves the entire DMA with a warehouse and 6 stores in Charlotte, Pineville, Monroe, Salisbury, and Morganton, NC.
Queen City is currently ranked as one of the top 30 appliances retailers in the country and has been featured on WCCB, WBTV and Charlotte Today and in Independent Thinker, i3 – It is Innovation, Charlotte Observer, and TWICE Magazine, among others.
2015, 2016 Regional &s National Team Winner - Commercial Specialty 2018 The Timex Award presented by Classica
Charlotte, North Carolina, also known as “The Queen City,” has been our home for over 70 years. As deep-rooted residents of the Carolinas, we care about our community. We cheer on the Charlotte Checkers, Knights, and Carolina Panthers each game day. We lend a helping hand in non-profit efforts, local school needs, and feeding the hungry in our community. We host events and hold positions on the boards of local organizations and partner with local news and radio stations, newspapers, and magazines. Stay tuned to see what we’re up to next and we’ll see you in the neighborhood!
Moped2Memphis for St Jude
American Red Cross
Susan G Komen BCC Rally for the Cure
Hearts & Hope
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas
Nations Ford Elementary
The Employers Association
Wake Forest University Center for Private Business
East Mecklenburg Foundation
Interior Design Society
Showhouse Marketing Committee
A Toast to Queen City Audio Video and Appliances 70th Anniversary with the Lowest Prices of the Year - Guaranteed! Save up to $2,500 on select products from July 14th to August 24th. Plus, buy more & save more on brands like GE, Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire, Beko, and more!
Queen City Audio Video and Appliances is proud to announce that thanks to our wonderful community we reached our goal of 140,000 meals for No Child Hungry! In fact, we've surpassed our goal and hit 144,720 meals packed! Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who over the past two weeks helped Queen City reach our goals. Stay tuned for more charity causes that Queen City Audio Video and Appliances helps with
Be a part of our growing team! At Queen City, we are committed to providing each of our employees with the opportunity to work and grow at their highest level of ability. Current positions in retail and furniture sales, accounting, delivery and operations.
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