Mark Pollitz, director of service and Frank Sandtner, senior director, business & financial services for Nationwide Marketing Group, provide an update on the group's efforts to support service, delivery and install in the appliance, furniture and bedding dealer...
Executive Insights
Executive Insights: B/S/H/, August 2023
It was a busy week in Nashville for the BSH group. At PrimeTime, Thermador showcased new innovations in their induction cooking collection, while Bosch brought new connected dishwashers. Josh Landry, head of sales, steering at BSH, talked about that, how they’re improving on the production front and more.
Executive Insights: GE Refrigeration, August 2023
Looking to fill out its premium product offerings, GE Appliances showcased some exciting new entries at Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime show in Nashville.
Executive Insights: Legends Home, August 2023
PrimeTime in Nashville saw a ton of new product introductions under the Legends Home umbrella. The show also allowed the brand to showcase to Nationwide Marketing Group Members how they are making life easier by launching their Mixology program that allows containers to mix and match product in an affordable fashion.
Executive Insights: Synchrony Financial, August 2023
At PrimeTime in Nashville, Rob Krause, SVP, General Manager for Synchrony Financial, highlighted the programs offered to Nationwide Members including the first-ever quarterly Member volume rebate.
Executive Insights: GE Washer Dryer, August 2023
Highlighted at PrimeTime in Dallas, David Wilson, senior commercial director for GE Clothes Care, is back to go under the hood of GE’s all-in-one washer dryer and show how exactly this machine will wash and dry your clothes in two hours
Executive Insights: LG Home Appliances, August 2023
Education and training will be a major focus for the LG Home Appliance team over the coming months. Brandt Varner, VP of product marketing, and Randy Warner, VP of sales, update us on the products and programs that independent retailers can take advantage of to boost their appliance business.
Executive Insights: Whirlpool, August 2023
Bob Salvano, general manager and Vice President of retail and the builder channel for Whirlpool, updates us on how they are supporting the independent channel, focusing on marketing and training and more.
Executive Insights: Serta Simmons Bedding, August 2023
With the company restructuring in the rear view mirror, Serta Simmons Bedding put a major emphasis on providing independent retailers with the product and programs they need to succeed in their markets.
Executive Insights: LG Electronics, August 2023
PrimeTime in Nashville saw the return of LG Electronics consumer electronics business to the group. Mike Bushey, key account manager of distribution, shares updates on the premium TV business, new product news and more.
Executive Insights: Gozney, August 2023
During the PrimeTime Backyard in Nashville, the team at Gozney served up some delicious pizza made fresh in their cookers. Gozney CRO Lance Meller shares company and product updates.
Executive Insights: Guardsman, August 2023
Consumers have a lot to learn when it comes to the product protection space, and Guardsman is working hard to arm retailers with the tools they need to simplify the pitch to purchase a warranty.
Executive Insights: Wells Fargo, August 2023
Steve Jermier, senior Vice President of business development for Wells Fargo, updates us on the programs they have in place, including Scan to Apply and their new waterfall initiative, that Nationwide Marketing Group members can take advantage of.
Executive Insights: Electrolux, August 2023
Tom Admire, vice president of independent retail sales at Electrolux, dives into those moves and shares a number of exciting new product introductions happening in Nashville during Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime event.
Executive Insights: Tempur-Sealy International, August 2023
After previewing their new 18 SKU, sub-$1,000 line of private label mattresses during Las Vegas Market, the TSI team was finally able to show them off – for the first time ever! – at PrimeTime in Nashville.
Executive Insights: Samsung, August 2023
If it’s been a few years since you gave a peek at the TV category as a retailer, you might not recognize this margin-driving category. Jim Mayo, executive director of sales for Samsung, shares how the brand is working with retailers and Nationwide Marketing Group to build programs that put more dollars in your pocket and help drive traffic to your stores.
Executive Insights: Progressive Leasing
In times of economic uncertainty, having the ability to offer flexible payment options allows consumers more ways to purchase what they need, and Progressive Leasing offers options for Members to take advantage of those opportunities.
Executive Insights: Sherwood Bedding
Entering its second year as a Nationwide exclusive line of product, Sherwood Bedding’s Encore lineup is realizing some tremendous success for the mattress brand and its independent retail partners.
Executive Insights: D-Tools
CEO Randy Sterns highlighted how systems Integrators can utilize the D-Tools software as an end-to-end solution to stay organized, create consistency and run a better-quality business with a professional image.
Executive Insights: GE Appliances
GE Appliances commitment to the independent channel is highlighted by the massive investments they’ve made within their various brands and in their supply chain management, ensuring independents have access to the full GEA portfolio.