Enman's Audio – Unveiling the Sonic Story Behind Bob Picards' Premier Audio and Visual Store
A BizVoice interview with Enman's Audio
Meet Bob
“We are one of the last brick and mortar PEI owned electronics business that allow customers to drop in and touch and feel the products before purchasing.”
1. What is your name and name of the business?
Bob Picard, Enman’s Audio Video Unlimited
2. How long has your business been operating, and how long has it been operating in the Greater Summerside area?
58 years
3. Can you tell me about your business and what products/services you offer?
We are a retail electronics company offering audio and visual products including TV, Two channel hi-fi audio, and multi channel home theater systems and integration. We also design whole home audio and commercial A/V. Enman’s AVU also sells home internet, TV, and cellular products and services. We are well known as a service orientated business with second to none customer service and knowledge.
4. How has the local community responded to your business?
We are a well-known staple in the community of Summerside and known across PEI.
5. What do you love most about being a business owner in the Greater Summerside area?
The sense of pride and customer loyalty in the area.
6. Are there any specific challenges or advantages to running a business in the Greater Summerside area?
Advantages – Customer loyalty
7. What are your plans for the future of your business in the Greater Summerside area?
We are excited to grow our business within Summerside and the rest of Prince Edward Island.
8. Can you share a success story related to your business in the Greater Summerside area?
The supply and installation of the TV’s in Summerside’s new Rotary Library.
9. How did your business navigate and overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Although we closed the store for general business, we were able to help out our customers by accommodating time based in-store appointments, providing customer service to those in need.
10. Any exciting upcoming projects?.
We are excited to be a part in past and future phases of the development of the residence at the Mill River Resort regarding their audio and video requirements.
11. Tell us the most unique feature of your business
We are one of the last brick and mortar PEI owned electronics business that allow customers to drop in and touch and feel the products before purchasing.
Check out Enman’s Audio at:
609 Water St E, Summerside PE C1N 4H8
(902) 436-1234
