While not every shopper takes the same path to purchase, technology plays a role across every step. An efficient omnichannel strategy can help you deliver great experiences that engage customers via their channels of choice.
Independent Thinking Magazine
5 Outdoor Living Trends That Will Drive Consumer Spending This Summer
From grill types, to outdoor electronics, we take a look at the biggest trends that will drive consumer spending outdoors this summer.
Operating Challenges for RTO Dealers in Today’s Environment
Dealers in the rent-to-own industry have to combat many misperceptions about how (and why) they operate. Many partners are out there helping them do just that.
Justifying Wage Increases with Education and Training
Attracting and retaining talent is a challenge throughout the industry, but especially for custom integrators. Education can be a great tool to help “level up” your current employees — and justify those wage increases they may be seeking.
The Practical Application of Optichannel Marketing
Optichannel marketing allows our advertising to yield higher returns on investment by hyper focusing our messaging through the most effective channels with the right message aimed at engaging our best customers.
Member Spotlight: Arizona Appliance & Home
Not many businesses would think to use the uncertainty of the recent pandemic as a time to rebrand their business — but that’s exactly what Arizona Appliance & Home did. And they did it successfully.
5 Strategies for Providing a Frictionless Ecommerce Experience
While ecommerce represents a small portion of retail sales, it is growing rapidly, which makes It critical for retailers to have an ecommerce strategy that continues to evolve as shifts in consumer behavior become evident.
The Cookie is Crumbling: A Primer on Big Tech’s Privacy Push in the Shopper Journey
While online users have been aware they were giving up sensitive personal information in exchange for free social media accounts, email clients, streaming media and more, the tide of consumer sentiment has shifted in recent years.
Member Spotlight: C&C Audio, Video and Appliances
Owning a retail business wasn’t supposed to be in the cards for Larry Wright. But his dedication and commitment to his craft was noticed by C&C Home Appliances previous owner — and that worked him right into the succession plan.
How to Avoid Payment Roadblocks in the Shopper Journey
Like most areas of retail business, payment methods (and consumers’ expectations around them) have changed drastically. Today, customers look for multiple ways to pay, and they expect that you can accept payment from their preferred provider.
United Around the Shopper Journey
The Shopper Journey is the foundation of how marketers and businesses need to think about their interactions with customers. Every customer interaction along this journey should be designed to build loyalty with your business.
Service Leaders Network is Addressing the Appliance Technician Shortage
Those of us in the appliance service industry, as well as other trades, know the reality of the lack of employable technical staff. Finding hirable talent or having the ability to recruit, train & employ technicians has been a long withstanding deficit in the US...
Do the Laws of Demand and Supply Apply to the Appliance Service Business?
Nationwide’s Service Leaders Network has a key focus on training and education to address current challenges so the laws of Demand and Supply will actually work for Appliance Service departments.
Reimagine Your Retail Strategy with New Verticals
While not all retailers have the consumer demographics or square footage to consider more brands, more products, and new categories, all stores can envision using technology and devices that that can offer other products in your store.
Outdoor Grilling History & Fuel Trends
Recent trends show a resurgence in the popularity of pellet grills. What’s driving this growth? We dive into it.
Drive Sales with ENERGY STAR®: Help Customers Make Their Energy Choices Count
More than a label, ENERGY STAR offers resources through its partnership with Nationwide to help you differentiate, excel and increase revenue while strengthening your brand image.
Member Spotlight: cyberManor
Gordon van Zuiden, owner and founder of Los Gatos, California-based integration firm cyberManor, took a different path into the world of custom integration.
Upgrading the Luxury Appliance Shopper Experience
A customer-centric strategy that addresses key needs throughout the consumer’s journey is the key to success today. Let’s simplify this for the luxury appliances segment.
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?
Don’t Kick the Can Any Further Down the Road on Succession Planning
Succession planning may seem like a scary and daunting task, but it’s one that ensures the continued success of your business.