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.
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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.
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.
Nationwide Marketing Group to Welcome Back “Mattress University,” Debut “Furniture Forum” at Virtual PrimeTime
Virtual PrimeTime, the second all-digital edition of Nationwide’s free business, networking and education event, will run March 16-18.
Experience and Technology are Driving Innovation in the Kitchen
During the Virtual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the Design Bites program serves as a microcosm of the industry as a whole, showing how technology and experience are driving innovation in the space.
Two Years In, AT&T Program Continues to Evolve
Over those two years, Nationwide and AT&T have continued working closely with participating dealers to learn more about the in-store experience and how the program could be improved upon.
What the Top Voice Commands of 2020 Tell Us About the Growth of the Smart Home
The release of a top voice commands list details how consumers are interacting with their smart home products — and how retailers can best position those products.