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PrimeTime in Nashville to Feature Over $200K in Giveaways
Nationwide Marketing Group vendors have come together to produce a giveaways prize pool totaling more than $200K! Here’s a look at some of what’s up for grabs at PrimeTime in Nashville.
Class Will Be In Session at First-Ever Luxury University
Luxury University will make its debut at PrimeTime in Nashville this August. The one-hour session will dive deep into the world of luxury appliance retailing.
Nationwide to Serve as Facilitating Co-Sponsor for ENERGY STAR Product Partner Meeting
Hosted in Denver, November 2-4, the three-day ENERGY STAR Product Partner Meeting will include various topics and sessions.
The Smart Home is Making a “Comeback”
Globally, the smart home market retracted in 2020 — for a number of obvious reasons. The category is expected to more than make up for it in 2021.
Independent Channel Comes Together for Service Leaders Network Conference
During the Service Leaders Network Conference, Nationwide opened the virtual doors to hundreds of servicing dealers across North America — all looking for training and education to improve and streamline their service departments.
Making the Connection in Product Protection Sales
Success in Protection Plan selling is all about how you offer it. Regardless of if you are selling a power recliner or a washing machine, the key is to identify what matters the most to your specific customer and recommend coverage that’s right for them.
NMG Index Bumps Up a Half-Point in July
Independent retail confidence edged up slightly in the July NMG Index report. This month’s survey brings to a close the first full year of the NMG Index.
2021 Is (Half) Over. Time To Focus On 2022!
With the way the supply chain has been — and with 2021 already halfway over — the time is now to start your business planning for 2022.
The Evolution of the Luxury Appliance Shopping Experience
The customer journey has experienced a complete evolution over the past year, and the luxury appliance space was not exempt from that.
AT&T Program Gives Independent Retailers Many Ways to Sell Connected Services
Driven by member feedback, Nationwide Marketing Group’s Connected Services program has continued to evolve in ways that make selling AT&T’s products and services even easier for the independent retailer.
With Omninchannel vs. Optichannel, Data is the Difference
The biggest difference in the evolution from omni- to optichannel marketing is the influence of data in our decision of where to market.
NKBA Gets Set for First-Ever Luxury Kitchen Summit
Grounded in new research, the NKBA Summit: Luxury Defined will explore the meaning of luxury today, how to work with high net-worth clients, key style elements of elevated living, and more.
Inspiring the Hobby of Connected Home
For a hobby category like the DIY Connected Home to succeed, it needs to excite the customer’s imagination of what is possible and tickle the desire of wanting to do more.
NMG Index Levels Off in June After Strong Two-Month Run
Inventory challenges, reopened economy pushes Independent retail confidence down slightly heading into June. But NMG Index still checked in with the third-highest month on record.
Turning Lemons Into Customer Experience Wins with Your Customers
With so much out of our control — as we’ve noticed over the past year — what can be done to ensure a great customer experience?
Howard’s Strikes Acquisition Deal with Midway Home Solutions
Two Nationwide Marketing Group dealers reach agreement that gives Midway owners a path to succession while solidifying Howard’s as West Coast’s leading appliance destination.
Employee Retention Challenges for Rent-to-Own in Today’s Environment
If you ask leaders in any retail industry, what keeps them up at night, one answer near the top of the list would be employee retention.
Retail Braces for the Return of the (Digital) Shopper
All signs point to a boost of consumer foot traffic in retail stores over the coming weeks and months. Is your store ready for the return of the shopper?
Building the Talent Pipeline for Appliance Service Retailers
Nationwide Marketing Group’s Service Leaders Network is working to provide appliance services with the tools they need to run efficient and profitable service departments.