{"id":972853,"date":"2026-06-16T17:05:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/media-play-news-ranks-alliance-entertainment-among-the-top-three-u-s-disc-retailers-featuring-ceo-jeff-walker-on-the-expanding-collector-economy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T17:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:05:21","slug":"media-play-news-ranks-alliance-entertainment-among-the-top-three-u-s-disc-retailers-featuring-ceo-jeff-walker-on-the-expanding-collector-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/media-play-news-ranks-alliance-entertainment-among-the-top-three-u-s-disc-retailers-featuring-ceo-jeff-walker-on-the-expanding-collector-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Play News Ranks Alliance Entertainment Among the Top Three U.S. Disc Retailers, Featuring CEO Jeff Walker on the Expanding Collector Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p>PLANTATION, Fla., June  16, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (AENT), a leading distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop-culture collectibles industry, was featured in a Media Play News Retail Stories report about how e-commerce, collector behavior and merchandising strategies are driving growth in the home entertainment retail market. The publication\u2019s ranking of U.S. disc retailers placed Alliance Entertainment among the top three nationally, citing its growing presence across independent retail channels.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Executive Officer Jeff Walker highlighted the role of digital channels in shaping consumer discovery and purchasing behavior: \u201cOnline retail has become a primary discovery and purchase channel because it aligns naturally with how fans engage, explore and build their collections.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alliance Entertainment, which has consistently generated over $1 billion in annual revenue, also showcased its direct-to-consumer platforms, including the newly transformed Movies Unlimited, DeepDiscount.com and Critics\u2019 Choice Video, which extend the Company\u2019s distribution reach to collectors and enthusiasts across physical media categories.<\/p>\n<p>Walker emphasized momentum across both physical retail and e-commerce channels, which saw net revenues grow 21% year over year in the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2026. \u201cPhysical retail remains essential,\u201d he said, adding that \u201cin-store delivers something digital cannot replicate \u2014 the immediacy and delight of discovery within a curated, trusted environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Walker also cited rising demand for premium physical media formats \u2014 categories Alliance distributes directly. \u201c4K UHD and Steelbook buyers are highly intentional collectors who value craftsmanship, presentation and owning the definitive version of a title,\u201d he said. \u201cFor them, it is about pride, display and identity within fandom, where packaging and exclusivity matter as much as the content itself.\u201d That distribution runs through Alliance Home Entertainment, the exclusive licensed distributor for Paramount Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios in North America, and the Company\u2019s collector-focused e-commerce platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The report underscores how Alliance Entertainment operates an integrated business model, bridging digital and physical channels to combine online accessibility with the merchandising strengths of brick-and-mortar retail.<\/p>\n<p>The full feature is available here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=YL5flZvqMhwbSK6IA49aPlfMZvtdr1_6Hi3arnwzSuRxSPjYCwGwtX8L6mmj_4EIQJPkY4UuPFT8n7r941c8v9P3p3Q7fnxGTtfNZVIPRlqYJPqotFcz7yCpXqDOk-jgJDDsRUr711WBxCMnzWpNs71a2PiE7okRq_WpXg5WcspOyCfG_qZE6IsCaV0yytzyNXjSyopjcJExTp1CQn1b-BZdcuGflzNcsDyiXk4SQcE=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https:\/\/www.mediaplaynews.com\/retail-stories-2026\/#click-to-collect<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Alliance Entertainment<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 340,000 unique in-stock SKUs, including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games, Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. Alliance also owns and operates proprietary collectibles brands, including Handmade by Robots\u2122, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises, and Alliance Authentic\u2122, a premium platform for authentic, certified, and individually numbered entertainment collectibles. In addition, Alliance operates Endstate Authentic, a dedicated NFC-enabled authentication and digital product identity platform supporting authenticated collectibles, resale, and brand protection. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive sourcing relationships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance connects fans and collectors to the products, franchises, and experiences they value across formats and generations.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Forward Looking Statements<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201cseem,\u201d \u201cseek,\u201d \u201cfuture,\u201d \u201coutlook,\u201d and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance\u2019s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance\u2019s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance\u2019s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance\u2019s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance\u2019s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance\u2019s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance\u2019s resources; Alliance\u2019s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, uncertainty regarding tariffs, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and\/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance\u2019s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>For investor inquiries, please contact:<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Dave Gentry<br \/>RedChip Companies, Inc.<br \/>1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447)<br \/>1-407-644-4256<br \/>AENT@redchip.com<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTc0NzkxMiM3NjY0NDM0IzIxOTI4NzQ=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/NTNjNjA1NWQtOGI2Mi00MmY5LTgxZjYtMTMwNWMzMTQzMWY1LTEyMDQ0MjctMjAyNi0wNi0xNi1lbg==\/tiny\/Alliance-Entertainment.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PLANTATION, Fla., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (AENT), a leading distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop-culture collectibles industry, was featured in a Media Play News Retail Stories report about how e-commerce, collector behavior and merchandising strategies are driving growth in the home entertainment retail market. The publication\u2019s ranking of U.S. disc retailers placed Alliance Entertainment among the top three nationally, citing its growing presence across independent retail channels. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Walker highlighted the role of digital channels in shaping consumer discovery and purchasing behavior: \u201cOnline retail has become a primary discovery and purchase channel because it aligns naturally with how fans engage, explore and build their collections.\u201d Alliance Entertainment, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/media-play-news-ranks-alliance-entertainment-among-the-top-three-u-s-disc-retailers-featuring-ceo-jeff-walker-on-the-expanding-collector-economy\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Media Play News Ranks Alliance Entertainment Among the Top Three U.S. Disc Retailers, Featuring CEO Jeff Walker on the Expanding Collector Economy&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-972853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Media Play News Ranks Alliance Entertainment Among the Top Three U.S. Disc Retailers, Featuring CEO Jeff Walker on the Expanding Collector Economy - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/media-play-news-ranks-alliance-entertainment-among-the-top-three-u-s-disc-retailers-featuring-ceo-jeff-walker-on-the-expanding-collector-economy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Media Play News Ranks Alliance Entertainment Among the Top Three U.S. Disc Retailers, Featuring CEO Jeff Walker on the Expanding Collector Economy - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"PLANTATION, Fla., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (AENT), a leading distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop-culture collectibles industry, was featured in a Media Play News Retail Stories report about how e-commerce, collector behavior and merchandising strategies are driving growth in the home entertainment retail market. 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