With the Department of Energy looking to implement much more stringent regulations on the gas range category, AHAM offers a glimpse at what the changes could mean for consumers and appliance manufacturers.
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A Deep Dive into Nationwide’s Region Realignment
Nationwide Marketing Group recently announced some changes to the structure of its regions — a move that will provide members with even stronger support from the Nationwide field team. We sat down with Patrick Maloney, executive vice president of membership, to discuss the changes.
Upcoming Furniture Today Webinar to Feature Nationwide, Member Companies
Nationwide Marketing Group is set to host a webinar with the team at Furniture Today that dives into some economic and market updates, as well as how the group is enabling independent furniture and bedding dealers to thrive on their own terms.
WATCH: Customer Obsessed Panel from PrimeTime Dallas
During our recent PrimeTime event in Dallas in March 2023, Nationwide Marketing Group put the spotlight on the theme of “Customer Obsessed.” That theme was featured prominently on the PrimeTime Main Stage during the group’s general session keynote.
How to Overcome Objections in Your Product Protection Pitch
Customers may be hesitant to pay extra for a service they feel they may not need, or may not fully understand. However, with a strategic and empathetic approach, you can effectively address these objections and boost your protection plan sales.
4 Benefits of Succession Planning — Beyond the Smooth Transition
It’s true that we all want to build our companies and see them evolve. However, to ensure their long-term success, we must look beyond the day-to-day to ensure continued growth for years to come. That’s where succession planning has so many added benefits beyond the realization of a smooth leadership transition.
Executive Insights: Wells Fargo
We recently caught up with Steve Jermier, senior vice president of relationship management for Wells Fargo Retail Services, who provided a number of updates. Steve paints a realistic picture of the current and future state of the economy, how Wells Fargo is helping retailers prepare, new consumer financing tools and more.
Executive Insights: Ashley Furniture
Colin Blackmon, vice president of Motion & Outdoor for Ashley Furniture, shared the latest information about the company’s capital investments, including an expansion of the distribution and transportation networks, to better support the channel’s independent retailers.
Executive Insights: Whirlpool
Bob Salvano, Whirlpool’s VP / General Manager, Independent Retail & Builder Sales and Marketing, shared more about the company’s efforts to support Independent retail, including a renewed focus on new and expanded product lines and robust sales and marketing support, as well as efforts to diversify the supplier network and bring the backorder position to pre-pandemic levels.
Executive Insights: GE Clothes Care
Hate doing laundry? You’re not alone! But GE Appliances wants to revolutionize the way we all wash clothes. David Wilson, senior commercial director for GE Clothes Care, explains GE’s newest all-in-one machine that will wash and dry your clothes in two hours – without having to shift loads or specially retrofit your home to make the unit work. No special outlets, no dryer vents. This product is slated to be available in June 2023 but Nationwide Marketing Group is giving you a first look now!
Executive Insights: Middleby Residential
Nationwide Marketing Group is proud to welcome Middleby Residential to the vendor family. With 16 brands under its umbrella – including Viking, La Cornue, AGA, Lynx, Kamado Joe and Masterbuilt – Middleby unites the industry’s foremost luxury brands for both home and outdoor. President Scott Grugel recently shared an update about the new Middleby-NMG partnership and how it can benefit Independent retailers, especially in the rapidly growing outdoor space.
Executive Insights: Serta Simmons Bedding
After opening a new showroom at Las Vegas Market in January, Serta Simmons Bedding's Derek Miller shared more about how SSB is helping Nationwide Marketing Group's Independent retailers capture market share and win against Big Box. That includes a relaunch of 70% of...
3 Fresh Ideas to Invigorate Your Digital Strategy
You should always be looking for ways to freshen up your digital strategy. Here are a few things you can do to boost your online performance.
Executive Insights: Synchrony Financial
Tony Foster, SVP, Home Core Leader for Synchrony Financial, recently provided several updates on the relationship between Synchrony and Nationwide Marketing Group, new products, economic updates and more.
The Need for Speed (or Bandwidth) in Home Networks
Our home networks have been tested. Historically, we always wanted faster internet download speeds. Now, with so much demand on these networks, faster speeds and wider bandwidth has become a necessity.
A Look at the Energy Efficiency Journey We Are All On
Everyone has an energy efficiency journey. However, most people are not aware of the biggest drivers of their electric bill nor are they aware of the biggest opportunities to save electricity and reduce carbon emissions.
The Value of Human Resources in Retail
A well-thought-out Human Resources strategy can add value across any organization, including retail. So, let’s build one!
Vinyl Is Back On Top
For the first time in 35 years, consumers purchased more vinyl records than CDs in a given year, according to RIAA data.
Ready to Join the Renovation Nation?
There’s a path into the kitchen (and bath) renovation business that is very much attainable for today’s appliance retailers.
A Look at Some Outdoor Living Trends for 2023
Three outdoor trends will strongly impact a retailer’s ability to have success in the space this year. Let’s dive into each.