AENT

Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. operates as a wholesale distributor of music, movies, video games, consumer electronics, and related entertainment products in North America. Headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida, the company serves as a critical link between entertainment content providers and retailers, supplying approximately 80,000 retail locations including independent stores, mass merchants, and e-commerce platforms. AENT distributes physical media products such as vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, alongside gaming hardware and software, consumer electronics, and trending merchandise. The company maintains multiple distribution centers strategically located across the United States to efficiently serve its diverse customer base. Alliance Entertainment has positioned itself as one of the largest distributors of physical entertainment media in the country, capitalizing on the resurgence of vinyl records and collectible physical formats despite broader digital transformation trends. The company also provides value-added services including merchandising support, marketing programs, and inventory management solutions for retailers. In recent years, AENT has expanded its product mix beyond traditional media to include higher-margin categories such as lifestyle products, toys, and gaming accessories. The company went public through a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company in 2023, providing capital for further expansion and strategic initiatives in the evolving entertainment distribution landscape.