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.
Rob Stott
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.
Nationwide Marketing Group Facilitates Exclusive Las Vegas Market Tour for Members During PrimeTime
More than 300 independent furniture and bedding dealers signed up to take part in the NLA Tour of Las Vegas Market, an off-site educational opportunity at World Market Center.
Nationwide Marketing Group Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, Sustained Excellence Award for 10th Straight Year
This marks the 10th year in a row and the 17th year overall NMG has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.
Member Spotlight: Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture
By placing a greater emphasis on company culture, Sweet Dreams has been able to build quite the Dream Team of their own.
Member Spotlight: Hamai Appliance
The ‘Maui Strong’ sentiment doesn’t even begin to describe the amount of strength and support Hamai Appliance has provided to its neighbors during a truly tragic experience.
Member Spotlight: DeWaard & Bode
DeWaard & Bode has leaned on their local connections and deep relationships in their community to become a staple in the Pacific Northwest.
Member Spotlight: Mattress Land
Through some proprietary technology and massive amounts of experience in the mattress retail industry, the team at Mattress Land has revolutionized the bed buying experience.
Where Do the Growth Opportunities Lie for Independent Retailers in 2024?
2023 was some sort of year, huh? With eyes on a fresh start (and growth) in 2024, here are some areas of your retail business that could use a little extra attention.
Congrats to Our Partners Recognized with Best of KBIS Awards
With honorees spanning seven categories, the Best of KBIS Awards are intended to recognize the pioneers and trailblazers who are behind the most cutting edge and innovative products in the kitchen and bath industry.
The GE Appliances and Savant Partnership Might Be One of the Coolest Things to Come Out of KBIS 2024
Leveraging the expertise of both brands in their respective categories, GE Appliances and Savant are aiming to assist consumers in their personal journeys towards net zero energy or lower carbon emissions goals.
Nationwide Marketing Group Names Mike Derro Head of Home Appliances Vertical
Following successful stints on the membership and merchandising teams, Derro turns his focus toward continued growth and development of Nationwide’s appliance category.
First Retail Sales Report of 2024 Has Mixed Bag of Results
What should we make of the first U.S. Census Bureau retail sales report of the year?
4 Biggest Takeaways from Winter Market in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Winter Market provided a great opportunity for all members of the furniture and mattress industry to reflect on the year that was, look ahead and get excited about some of the new trends hitting the market.
Control4 Leans On Support as a Service to Innovate Custom Integration Industry
Control4 Connect and Assist are two new offerings from the SnapOne brand that look to free integrators up while providing recurring revenue opportunities.