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Face Your E-commerce Fears with an Optimized Shopping Cart
Whether you are ready for it or not, e-commerce is the way of NOW. Let’s alleviate some of your fears, with our top 10 tips for optimizing your online shopping cart.
3 Tips for Retail Success in 2022
While 2020 was a difficult year in and of itself, 2021 was equally as humbling year for everyone. Looking ahead to 2022, here are 3 tips for success.
C.O.V.I.D: “Containers Overseas are Vexing Independent Dealers”
Rather than focus on the “why” of the supply chain struggles, let’s focus on the what: What products are being impacted most, and what is happening once containers arrive in the States?
Independent Retail Confidence Remains Steady Heading into December
After a dip in confidence last month, the NMG Index remained steady heading into December and was up year over year.
Alternative Payment Methods Are Here to Stay
You could be missing out on potential sales because you aren’t offering the right (or any) alternative payment methods.
Study: Consumers Trust Local Businesses Over Internet-Only Brands
Consumers are more likely to trust a local business compared to an online-only brand, according to a new survey. But with great trust comes the higher expectations for exceptional service.
The Evolution of Black Friday
What’s out? Black Friday. Taking its place? Black November. Consumers have been shifting their shopping habits around this weekend for years. The pandemic pushed those trends even further.
Use Your Brand Story to Attract New Retail Talent
The doors of growth are wide open, many are struggling to keep pace with shopper demand, and the pool of candidates to grow our teams seems empty. So, now what?
Recruiting and Engagement Challenges for Rent to Own in Today’s Environment
What are the big box retailers doing to attract and retain new talent today, and do similar strategies make sense for the independent rent-to-own dealer?
Supply Chain, Economic Uneasiness Drag Independent Retail Confidence Down
Independent retailers saw their confidence dip heading into November, according to the latest NMG Index survey results.
Highlights from High Point Market
Attending High Point Market is almost a rite of passage for all North Carolinians. And this fall, I got to revisit Market, see both new product introductions and some updated favorites, and talk with some of our key Vendor Partners. Here are five key takeaways.
Nationwide Marketing Group: 50 Years United
In 2021, Nationwide Marketing Group celebrates 50 years of serving the independent retail channel. Look back at five decades of innovation.
Independent Retail Confidence Bumps Up to Start Q4
Entering the all-important final quarter of the year, independent retail confidence saw a solid bump in a positive direction, according to the latest NMG Index.
Understanding the Pandemic’s Lasting Impact on the Consumer
For today’s consumer, now more than ever, your digital presence is what serves as their first impression of your business.
Home Appliance Industry’s Road to Recovery Longer Than Expected
Home appliance inventory shortages were the prominent setback in early 2020. We’ve been adjusting ever since, but that was just the beginning as new headwinds would soon follow.
Independent Retail Confidence Takes Slight Dip as School Starts Back Up
As September kicks into full swing, with school back in session and football kicking off, the NMG Index took a slight dip.
HTSN Report 2021
Nationwide Marketing Group recently conducted its first full-scale survey of Home Technology Specialists Nationwide (HTSN) Members. Completed in May 2021, the survey asked Members to provide insights in several key areas, including business performance, product...
Getting Back to Where the Magic Happens
During a time where it was difficult to gather in-person for meetings and conferences, virtual events served their purpose valiantly. But we’re ready to get back to where the networking magic happens.
Scorching Summer Continues with Another Strong NMG Index Score in August
Independent retailers reported a score of 195.698 in August — the third month in a row the NMG Index landed in the 195-point range. This month also marks the first opportunity to look at year-over-year trends for the NMG Index.