Virtual events are here to stay. But organizations can’t continue to make the mistake of trying to recreate their physical show in a digital environment.
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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.
Discover More Ways to Give Back at Virtual PrimeTime
At Virtual PrimeTime, March 16-18, Nationwide Members will have a number of opportunities to give back to the charities that are close to our hearts and close to their communities.
WithIt Breakfast to Focus on The Art of Influence
WithIt’s popular market education breakfast is virtual this month, and everyone in the industry is invited to this event, titled “Influence, Inspire and Impact.” The session, which features presenter Lynne Jensen-Nelson, focuses on how to build and leverage influence, which is one of the most important soft skills that employees need to learn. Jensen-Nelson has been a favorite presenter for the WithIt audience and has also presented during the Furniture Today Leadership conference.
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.
COVID-19: An “Out of Cycle” Upgrade for Your Business
Prolonged stay-at-home orders and concern over the safety of in-person shopping combined to push the fast forward button on the typical TV upgrade cycle.
2020 Changed Everything: Outdoor Living Edition
2020 will also go down in history as the year everything changed. Here’s a look at three key trends that will linger, especially when it comes to outdoor living.
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.
Independent Retailers’ Confidence Maintains Status Quo in February
The overall confidence of the Independent retail channel remained relatively unchanged in February, but dealers reported some interesting details about what drove their confidence in February.
Despite the Ill Wind of COVID-19, Innovation Opportunities Abound for Consumer Financing
The drastic shift to online shopping during the pandemic has placed many hurdles in the way of promoting your consumer financing options. But there are plenty of innovative ways to capitalize on the shift to digital.
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Virtual Event
We’ve been attending virtual events for nearly an entire year now. In that time, we’ve learned a little bit abotu how to make the most of these experiences.
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CES 2021 Takeaway: Display Technology is Advancing at a Break-Necking Pace
Innovation in the TV space was on full, ahem, display at CES 2021 thanks to the intro of rollable and transparent screens and more.
CES 2021 Takeaway: Creating Comfort and Convenience for Your Customer
Smart home products introduced at CES 2021 had one main theme that brought them all together: creating comfort and convenience for the consumer.
Independent Retail Confidence Remains Flat to Start the New Year
Nationwide Marketing Group’s independent retail confidence index report remained relatively flat heading into the first month of 2021.
Why We’re Bullish on the Premium & Luxury Appliance Business
Even with the challenges that 2020 has presented to the appliance business, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for the premium and luxury categories heading into 2021.
Remembering John Jetson, Owner and Co-Founder of Jetson TV & Appliance
Nationwide Marketing Group is saddened to learn of the recent passing of longtime Member and retailer John Jetson, owner and co-founder of Jetson TV & Appliance in Southeast Florida.
IMC Reschedules Las Vegas, High Point Markets
In separate announcements posted on December 15, International Market Centers (IMC) and the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announced date changes for their 2021 events in Las Vegas and High Point, NC, respectively. Citing ongoing government and travel restrictions...