Serving The Greater Carolinas Since 1952

“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

200+ EMPLOYEES

7 STORE FRONT, 1 WAREHOUSE, 1 WEBSITE

75+ UNIQUE BRANDS

4,000 PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY

$25 MILLION IN LOCAL INVENTORY

150,000+ UNITS DELIVERED EACH YEAR

Celebrating 70 Years

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.

our mission: to select the right home products to enhance your everyday living

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

In 2022, Queen City celebrated our 70th Anniversary with charity events, community giveaways, and a look back at the tremendous growth accomplished. Queen City now serves the entire DMA with a warehouse and 7 stores in Charlotte, Pineville, Monroe, Salisbury, Morganton, and Winston-Salem, NC.

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TOP 30 APPLIANCE DEALER IN THE COUNTRY

Awards & Accolades

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

Queen City has won the following awards: