2023 was some sort of year, huh? With eyes on a fresh start (and growth) in 2024, here are some areas of your retail business that could use a little extra attention.
The latest
Congrats to Our Partners Recognized with Best of KBIS Awards
With honorees spanning seven categories, the Best of KBIS Awards are intended to recognize the pioneers and trailblazers who are behind the most cutting edge and innovative products in the kitchen and bath industry.
The GE Appliances and Savant Partnership Might Be One of the Coolest Things to Come Out of KBIS 2024
Leveraging the expertise of both brands in their respective categories, GE Appliances and Savant are aiming to assist consumers in their personal journeys towards net zero energy or lower carbon emissions goals.
Unveiling the Digital Storefront: How and Why You Should Leverage an E-commerce Enabled Website
How imperative is it for independent retailers to have and maintain an e-commerce enabled website? We dive into why it’s an absolute must and how to ensure yours is effective.
Nationwide Marketing Group Represents Independent Retail on the Global Stage
During IFA 2023 conference and expo in Berlin, Germany, Nationwide Marketing Group CEO Tom Hickman was an invited participant on a panel that discussed how retail is evolving to provide consumers with engaging and immersive experiences.
Nationwide Marketing Group Names Mike Derro Head of Home Appliances Vertical
Following successful stints on the membership and merchandising teams, Derro turns his focus toward continued growth and development of Nationwide’s appliance category.
First Retail Sales Report of 2024 Has Mixed Bag of Results
What should we make of the first U.S. Census Bureau retail sales report of the year?
Follow NMG
YouTube
Independent Thinking Podcast
176: NKBA Dives Into the Details of Its First-Ever Independent Showroom Report
The National Kitchen & Bath Association recently released the results of its first-ever study on the current (and future) state of the independent showroom segment. To help make sense of the troves of data the report uncovered, we invited Tricia Zach, head of research at NKBA, onto the podcast.
175: Pumping Up Plumbing Fixtures and Hardware with Palazzani
If you’re in the appliance industry and not also selling kitchen and bathroom hardware, it’s likely you’re missing out on a major revenue generator. Mani Majano, VP of sales and brand management at Palazzani, shares some brand and industry updates on the category.
174: Discussing Workflow Efficiencies with the Process Architect Jason Sayen
Jason Sayen, founder of I am Sayen, is a professional process fixer. While his experience centers around the custom integration channel, the work he does is applicable beyond the world of CI. We dive into the importance of process management, common struggles, creating buy in across your organization and much more.
173: The Benefits of a Tech Stack Review with AppDirect
When’s the last time you checked to see how much you’re spending on phone, internet, security software and other business technology solutions? We sat down with Jason DiFulvio, director of channel sales for AppDirect, to talk about how they’re finding hidden savings for retailers and much more.
Subscribe
Apple Podcasts
Spotify Podcasts
Google Podcasts
iHeart Podcasts
YouTube