Globally, the smart home market retracted in 2020 — for a number of obvious reasons. The category is expected to more than make up for it in 2021.
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Nationwide Marketing Group and TBI Partner to Bring Affordable Business Technology Services to Retailers
Nationwide members can receive free, zero-commitment analysis from TBI for commonly used services, including phone, internet, managed IT and more.
Independent Channel Comes Together for Service Leaders Network Conference
During the Service Leaders Network Conference, Nationwide opened the virtual doors to hundreds of servicing dealers across North America — all looking for training and education to improve and streamline their service departments.
NMG Index Bumps Up a Half-Point in July
Independent retail confidence edged up slightly in the July NMG Index report. This month’s survey brings to a close the first full year of the NMG Index.
Nationwide Marketing Group Signs Point-of-Sale Partnership with Myriad Software
Agreement adds Myriad Software to Nationwide’s growing list of preferred POS vendors, allowing the software to integrate into the PriMetrix suite of tools.
AT&T Program Gives Independent Retailers Many Ways to Sell Connected Services
Driven by member feedback, Nationwide Marketing Group’s Connected Services program has continued to evolve in ways that make selling AT&T’s products and services even easier for the independent retailer.
NKBA Gets Set for First-Ever Luxury Kitchen Summit
Grounded in new research, the NKBA Summit: Luxury Defined will explore the meaning of luxury today, how to work with high net-worth clients, key style elements of elevated living, and more.
Status Update: Where Are All the New Chip Factories?
New chipset factories are supposed to help ease the burden of the ongoing chip shortage. So, where are they?
NMG Index Levels Off in June After Strong Two-Month Run
Inventory challenges, reopened economy pushes Independent retail confidence down slightly heading into June. But NMG Index still checked in with the third-highest month on record.
Howard’s Strikes Acquisition Deal with Midway Home Solutions
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.
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.