Singing Machine Partners with Leading Global Logistics Company, Logistics Plus, to Manage Company’s North American Product Distribution
22 June 2023 - 10:00PM
The Singing Machine Compa
ny, Inc. (“Singing
Machine” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:
MICS) – the
worldwide leader in consumer karaoke products, today announced it
has entered into a logistics agreement with Logistics Plus, Inc.
(“LP”), a global leader of supply chain solutions, to distribute
Singing Machine’s karaoke products throughout the U.S. and Canada.
LP is a specialized,
full-service logistics company with operations in 45+
countries worldwide. LP is a top third-party logistics
provider, a top 100 logistics company, a top freight
brokerage and dedicated logistics and warehousing service provider.
LP has over 1.37 million square feet in southern California,
including Chino, Colton, San Bernardino, and Riverside, and
over 5 million square feet across the United States.
In response to significant rising costs of
commercial real estate, labor, and supply-chain costs in southern
California, the Company has decided to not renew its lease on its
approximate 90,000 sq. ft of warehouse space in Ontario,
California. As a result, Singing Machine has opted to shift to a
100% variable-cost model, eliminating unneeded staffing, leasing,
warehousing systems and equipment, and other fixed costs. The
impact of this shift in operations will allow the Company to
eliminate annually in excess of $1.6 million in fixed rent expense
and approximately $1.2 million in direct and indirect labor
expense.
“The supply chain has obviously been a huge
focus over the last few years. The macro environment is rapidly
changing with fixed logistics costs rising significantly in the
southern California market. In order to stay competitive, we felt a
strong need to re-examine our logistics operations globally in
order to find ways to stay ahead of the curve and operate more
efficiently,” commented Gary Atkinson, CEO of the Singing Machine.
“With most of our major customers now accepting direct import
delivery directly from China, we can pivot away from our need for a
fixed in-house logistics solution. This should enable us to be more
nimble in response to any changing environment, together with the
benefit of working with one solution provider to coordinate all of
our distribution throughout North America.”
About The Singing Machine
The Singing Machine Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: MICS)
is the worldwide leader in consumer karaoke products. Based in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, and founded over forty years ago, the Company
designs and distributes the industry's widest assortment of at-home
and in-car karaoke entertainment products. Their portfolio is
marketed under both proprietary brands and popular licenses,
including Carpool Karaoke and Sesame Street. Singing Machine
products incorporate the latest technology and provide access to
over 100,000 songs for streaming through its mobile app and select
WiFi-capable products and is also developing the world’s first
globally available, fully integrated in-car karaoke system. The
Company also has a new philanthropic initiative, CARE-eoke by
Singing Machine, to focus on the social impact of karaoke for
children and adults of all ages who would benefit from singing.
Their products are sold in over 25,000 locations worldwide,
including Amazon, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, and Walmart. To learn
more, go to www.singingmachine.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Words such as "may", "could", "expects", "projects,"
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several assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to
significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are
beyond the Company's control. Actual results may differ materially
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on
which they are made, and the Company does not assume any obligation
to update any forward-looking statements.
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