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.
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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.Â
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.
Big Data’s Role in Reshaping Independent Retail
There’s no such thing as having too much data, especially in the retail industry. You just need to know how to use big data to your advantage. Enter: Nationwide’s PriMetrix suite of tools.
Digital Experience and Education Take Center Stage at Virtual PrimeTime
The Virtual PrimeTime doors are open for Nationwide Marketing Group’s second three-day, all-digital business, networking and education event for independent retailers.
CEDIA, HTSN Announce Partnership Pillared Around Education for Integrators
CEDIA membership for HTSN dealers will give access to CEDIA’s industry-leading education platform.
At Virtual PrimeTime, Prizes and Giveaways Galore!
At Virtual PrimeTime, NMG and our partners are giving away more than $130,000 in cash and prizes! You can’t afford to miss it – and your odds of winning have never been better!
What’s Next for Retail? A Focus on a Healthy and Safe In-Store Experience
The pandemic has had a dramatic impact on consumer shopping habits. For retail, that means the need to place a greater emphasis on a safe in-store experience.
Guided by Member Feedback, Nationwide Marketing Group Launches Refreshed Content Strategy
Updated Media Center and new Independent Thinking newsletter to deliver fresh, targeted content to independent retailers throughout the channel.
NMG Index Jumps 3% as Independent Retailers Eye Strong March
Independent retailers saw their confidence levels increase to near-record highs in the March NMG Index survey. The climb was driven by anticipated spending as consumers receive more stimulus checks and tax return payouts.