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Home Appliances Bounced Back in a Big Way During Black Friday Period
If you’ve been following NMG’s promotional period reports, you’ve seen the momentum building in the home appliance retail segment. Independent retailers have been comping favorably, year-over-year, since the July 4th promo event, leading up to the Black Friday period, which ran from November 6 through December 4.
Netflix’s Live Tyson-Paul Fight Made a Statement about Streaming
What does Netflix’s debut into live streaming tell us about the future of traditional media, streaming platforms and the creator economy?
4 Practical Applications for AI as a Retailer
The discussion around AI in retail has been a difficult one for many different reasons. The tech continues to confuse people while not exactly doing itself any favors in the privacy and security department. A simple mindset-shift along with a review of some practical applications for AI could help change the narrative – and save your business time and money in the long run.
Does Playing Christmas Music in Stores Boost Sales?
A look at statistics on Christmas music and Christmas shoppers, with tips for a strategic approach to playing holiday music in your store.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Set Records at Retail
Online retail sales surged during the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping weekend, setting new records in the U.S. In-store spending was up as well, while foot traffic was down.
Trump Says Tariffs are Part of His Day One Plan. Here’s How That Went Last Time.
President-elect Trump indicated that tariffs would be part of his Day One plan when he returns to the While House in January. Here’s what happened the last time he levied an import tax on goods.
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217: Howard’s Leans Into the Nature of Its Sales Team to Boost Its Product Protection Pitch
In an industry where the battle for margins enhancement is ongoing, something like product protection programs should be a no-brainer to business owners. But how you – and your sales team – approaches product protection with your customers can make or break the pitch. Howard’s is a great example of a retailer that understands what makes its sales team tick, and leaning into that to improve their attachment rates.
216: Their Startup Mentality Has Helped BEDGEAR Become One of the Fastest Growing Sleep Brands
Founded in 2009, BEDGEAR has quickly become one of the fastest-growing performance sleep brands in the world, and it’s no accident either.
215: Understanding the Cost of Doing Business as an Independent Retailer
What if there was a way to benchmark your business against others in just about every aspect? That’s exactly what NMG’s new Cost of Doing Business study aims to solve.
214: Victrola Helps Bring Vinyl Back Into the Mainstream
Victrola is helping independent retailers capitalize on the resurgence of the record industry by offering innovative and modernized turntables. Don Inmon, head of product and brand there, dives into the category and their portfolio.
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