The Source and House of Marley Get Together for exclusive launch of new eco-friendly, portable speaker

BARRIE, ON, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - The Source, one of Canada's leading consumer electronics and wireless retailers, has partnered with the socially-conscious brand, House of Marley, to exclusively launch Get Together™ – a portable audio system that blends personal style with earth-friendly values.

"The Source is excited to be the exclusive Canadian retail and on-line partner for this innovative and eco-friendly  speaker," said Ron Craig, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for The Source. "The Marley brand is well-known for its quality and reputation as a leading environmentally friendly audio products manufacturer and . will be integrated into a number of our marketing vehicles through the fall and into the Holiday season."

Inspired by the late singer Bob Marley and his vision of One Love, One World, House of Marley's product assortment includes headphones, streaming audio, watches, bags and more all crafted using sustainable, earth-friendly materials. The Get Together audio system is the newest addition to House of Marley's environmentally-conscious home audio line available at The Source and features a stunning design made of FSC certified Bamboo and a patented "Rewind" fabric blend of PET plastics, organic cotton and hemp.

"With over 650 stores and a significant online presence, The Source provides us with a great opportunity to expand distribution and reach more customers," said Robert Peros, Director of Consumer Electronics, House of Marley Canada.

"The Source caters to the needs of all music lovers with our diverse range of audio products. Get Together is a great addition to our exclusive audio offerings and speaks volumes to The Source's commitment to the fast-growing portable speaker category, said Tracey Elkerton, Vice President of TV and Home Entertainment at The Source.

The Get Together portable audio system retails for $249.99 exclusively at The Source and thesource.ca.

About The Source

Building on more than 40 years of excellence as an electronics retailer, The Source is one of Canada's largest retailers with over 650 locations nationwide. Over 70 per cent of Canadians live within five kilometres of stores operated or licensed by The Source. Retail locations and thesource.ca offer a wide range of brand name consumer electronics including communications, home entertainment, home office and sound products.

About House of Marley:

Your Music, Your Lyrics, Your Soundtrack

Deeply rooted in Bob Marley's vision of consciousness, upliftment and change, The House of Marley adheres to those same principles while crafting a sustainable and sonically superior lifestyle brand. Engineered above all for good living and shared experiences, the House of Marley headphones, sound systems, military-inspired bags and watches are premium, one-of-a-kind pieces that engage with and celebrate consumers in an intimate, meaningful and authentic light. They also directly reflect the far-reaching impact of Bob Marley's legacy.

The House of Marley audio line is engineered to deliver the Marley "Signature Sound," combining form and function with individual style and core values. Built on a rock solid foundation of first in class performance, the House of Marley designs are systems for you to enjoy your music, your lyrics and your soundtrack in a unique and highly personalized way.

SOURCE: The Source

Agnes Roter, Director, Retail Marketing, 705-728-2262 ext. 4252, [email protected]