Two Nationwide Marketing Group dealers reach agreement that gives Midway owners a path to succession while solidifying Howard’s as West Coast’s leading appliance destination.
Rob Stott
Retail Braces for the Return of the (Digital) Shopper
All signs point to a boost of consumer foot traffic in retail stores over the coming weeks and months. Is your store ready for the return of the shopper?
Nationwide Marketing Group and Pricer Announce a Preferred Partner Program for Digital Price Tags
Program brings Pricer’s digital price tags in-house to create a seamless experience for members of Nationwide.
Nationwide Marketing Group Returning to In-Person Events This Month
Four regional meetings will provide Nationwide Marketing Group members with the first face-to-face networking and education opportunities in more than a year.
Building the Talent Pipeline for Appliance Service Retailers
Nationwide Marketing Group’s Service Leaders Network is working to provide appliance services with the tools they need to run efficient and profitable service departments.
Independent Retail Confidence Remains High Heading Into May
Independent retailers continued riding their strong wave of confidence into May, recording the second-highest confidence score to date.
Corsicana Mattress Co. Closes on Acquisition of Symbol Mattress
Two top-10 mattress brands will become one as Corsicana Mattress Company announced it has acquired Symbol Mattress.
Manufacturers Blame Chip Shortage on Massive Miscalculation
Consumer tech companies have been hampered by the ongoing chip shortage. But, according to some top execs, the brands themselves may be at least partly to blame for the current situation.
Nationwide Marketing Group Launches First-Ever Service Leaders Network Conference
Two-day virtual event brings together appliance service industry and aims to address business-critical needs.
Las Vegas Market Live Event Draws Massive Online Engagement from Independent Retailers
Las Vegas Market Live gave Independent dealers near and far the opportunity to see the latest offerings and hear from dozens of vendors at Las Vegas Market, right from their showrooms.
Serta Simmons Bedding Promotes Two, Makes Other Growth-Focused Moves
Melanie Huet has been named Chief Commercial Officer and Shelley Huff becomes Chief Operating Officer as Serta Simmons Bedding aims for transformational growth.
Nationwide Gets Set for APRO Virtual Legislative Conference
Nationwide Marketing Group and the Nationwide RentDirect team are gearing up for this year’s Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (APRO) Virtual Legislative Conference on Wednesday, April 28.
Nationwide Marketing Group Announces Las Vegas Market Live Experience for Furniture & Bedding Dealers
Virtual event from Las Vegas will feature one-off conversations with vendors, live updates from Nationwide’s Furniture and Bedding team and more.
Independent Retail Confidence Skyrockets to Record High in April NMG Index
The Nationwide Marketing Group Independent Retail Confidence Index (NMG Index) soared to a record high entering April 2021.
Here’s Why the Suez Canal Situation is a Huge Deal to Retail
Some $9.6 billion in goods passes through the Suez Canal on a daily basis. Or, at least, it did until the Ever Given ran aground blocking one of the busiest trade routes in the world.
Attendees Shatter Engagement Records During Nationwide Marketing Group’s 2nd Virtual PrimeTime
The March 2021 edition of Virtual PrimeTime saw major growth in the number of education sessions attended and vendor booth engagements.
Member Spotlight: Sherman’s
To avoid the common occurrence of training their delivery teams while on the job, Sherman’s made a major investment in on-site training.
Member Spotlight: The Bed Store
Roger Cunningham, owner of The Bed Store, has dominated the mattress market in and around Knoxville, Tennessee by keeping his business strategy simple and remaining committed to doing the little things right.
Member Spotlight: Greer’s Home Furnishings
Since August 1890 one thing has remained a constant — at least in Loudon, Tennessee, a community of a little more than 5,000 people just southwest of Knoxville — and that’s Greer’s Home Furnishings.
What It’s Like to Plan a Virtual PrimeTime
Nationwide’s VP of Member Experience shares some of the secret sauce that goes into planning for a Virtual PrimeTime event.