Thousands of independent retail, vendor partner and other industry attendees were on hand to help make the 63rd edition of Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime event one of the most impactful in recent memory.
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Member Spotlight: King’s/Great Buys Plus
There’s a saying about how, in the absence of data, opinions matter. For King’s Great Buys Plus, the key is ensuring they never have to lean on an opinion when there’s an abundance of data readily available.
With Conn’s, Badcock Closing, Now’s Your Time to Shine
With the entire Conn’s portfolio ready to close up shop, independent dealers in the impacted markets have a major opportunity on their hands.
The Big Box Experience Sucks. So, Call Them On It.
It might be time to rethink who “the enemy” is for the independent retailer. We’ve long positioned ourselves as the David trying to fight an uphill battle against those lower-price touting, ginormous marketing budget flouting Goliaths of the Big Box industry. While...
While Holding Steady, Kitchen & Bath Segment Primed for Growth, Says NKBA
As the kitchen and bath industry holds steady in an otherwise tough year, NKBA’s quarterly market update report show positive signs.
What Prime Day Showed Us About the State of the Consumer
There’s lots to glean from the post-Prime Day data, but more than the total amount spent, what stands out is how consumers shopped, and what helped drive them to the platform.
5 Stats That Show How Important Independent Retail Is to the Local Economy
A quick look at five compelling statistics that show how important and impactful independent retail businesses are within their local communities.
FTC Votes to Block Mattress Firm-TSI Merger
In it’s 5-0 decision, the FTC alleged that the proposed $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm would give TSI, the world’s largest mattress supplier and manufacturer, the “ability and incentive” to suppress competition.
Former NFL Player Turned World-Class Magician Jon Dorenbos to Keynote PrimeTime
Former NFL Pro-Bowler turned renowned keynote speaker and magician Jon Dorenbos will bring his inspiring story and incredible magic act to PrimeTime this August.
5 More Awesome Luxury Appliance Collaborations
The recent mashup between Lexus and Monogram got us thinking about other collaborations in the luxury appliance space.
Is the Election’s Effect on Retail a Real Thing?
We hear so much about it, but what’s the actual correlation between election fatigue and personal spending at retail during these every-four-year cycles?
As Foot Traffic Returns, Now’s the Time to Invest in Your Website
The successful retailer today is able to seamlessly blend their physical and online experience into a truly hybrid retailing model.
Member Registration Opens for Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime in Las Vegas
The 63rd edition of Nationwide’s biannual conference and buy fair will take place at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, August 11-14, 2024.
2 Strategies for Improving Your Employees’ Cybersecurity Habits
Take it from a cyberattack victim, protecting your business is worth it. John Sileo, who’s story was dramatized by Hollywood in the movie ‘Identity Thief,’ shares some advice to help employees understand the impacts of their cybersecurity decisions.
This One Stat Shows Why Your Website Needs to Be Transactional
If you don’t have the shopping cart function turned on on your website, you are leaving money on the table.
Kitchen & Bath Market Index Inches Higher in Q1 Despite Persistent Headwinds
The Q1 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) report offered a rather optimistic take on the state of the industry.
Consumers Detail In-Store Shopping Habits in New Research
New research dives into consumers’ design preferences, buying habits and where they prefer to shop for furniture and other home furnishings product.
Industry Veteran Frank Sterns joins Nationwide Marketing Group as Consultant for Custom Integration Division
Professional audio-video industry veteran Frank Sterns has signed on with the Nationwide Marketing Group custom integration team as a consultant.
Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime Event Makes Emphatic Return to Las Vegas
Nationwide Marketing Group members were highly engaged with all aspects of the group’s spring PrimeTime show, the first in Las Vegas in over five years.
US Cyber Trust Mark Program Gets FCC Approval
FCC has formally approved the creation of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program, a tool that it says will help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing certain smart home products.