Tech’s moving fast and so are the ways we work together. Let’s dive into some noteworthy trends shaping the business landscape this year and how you can use them to give your organization an edge.
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4 Biggest Takeaways from Winter Market in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Winter Market provided a great opportunity for all members of the furniture and mattress industry to reflect on the year that was, look ahead and get excited about some of the new trends hitting the market.
Control4 Leans On Support as a Service to Innovate Custom Integration Industry
Control4 Connect and Assist are two new offerings from the SnapOne brand that look to free integrators up while providing recurring revenue opportunities.
Inflation Reduction Act: Moving from Concept to Active State Incentive Programs
While there hasn’t been much to report on the state-level rebate programs out of the Inflation Reduction Act, there has been a ton of work going on behind the scenes to ensure independent retailers have the tools and resources necessary to effectively support their customers once these programs go live.
Unlocking Growth: The Crucial Role of Inventory Finance for Independent Retailers
Inventory finance is a critical tool that independent retailers can use to free up dollars to support other areas of their business – in addition to many other added benefits.
Transparent Tech Seems To Be the Hot Trend Out of CES 2024
Transparent TV tech was the talk of CES 2024 with both Samsung and LG showing off near-consumer-ready product.
3 Things Independent Retailers Should Watch for at CES 2024
There’ve already been a number of announcements ahead of CES 2024 that are noteworthy for independent retailers across every major category. Most involve some implementation of artificial intelligence. But, let’s dive into them.
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172: Launching Ellipsys, Nationwide’s New Commercial Integration Group
Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group, a new network of commercial integration businesses and vendor partners within Nationwide, will make its debut this week at a major industry trade show. Ahead of that event, we sat down with Chris Whitley, who’s been charged with leading and growing that group.
171: Exploring Updates to the eXchange Platform with Randy Derr
It’s been a while since we checked in with Randy Derr, director of distribution and eXchange at Nationwide Marketing Group, about the powerful platform. While we were together at the Oasys Summit in Nashville, we sat down with him to talk through recent updates, future plans and more.
170: Detroit-Based AV Imagined Shares Its Origin Story
In just under two years, AV Imagined has grown from an idea among friends to one of the more successful custom integration firms in the Detroit area. Lawrence Walters, a co-owner of the business, shares what it’s been like to build a business from the ground up.
169: An Oasys Summit Debrief
At the tail end of the first-ever Oasys Summit, we sat down with the Director of Oasys Hank Alexander to get his near-immediate reaction to the event. And, beyond the Summit, Hank covers what’s next for the group in the lead up to CEDIA Expo this fall.
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