The Nationwide Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) gathered insights from 158 different independent showroom dealers, 142 designers and 750 homeowners for its first-ever study on the current and future state of independent K&B showrooms.
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How New Federal Energy Standards Could Affect Home Appliances
With the Department of Energy looking to implement much more stringent regulations on the gas range category, AHAM offers a glimpse at what the changes could mean for consumers and appliance manufacturers.
Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group Makes Impactful Debut at InfoComm 2023
Nationwide Marketing Group’s new commercial integration arm enables dealers to connect, collaborate and transform their businesses.
Azione Unlimited, Oasys Add Dedicated Field Team to Support Growing Custom Integrator Network
Team of four new, full-time field representatives to supercharge Nationwide Marketing Group’s Drive to 1,000 initiative.
Member Registration Opens for Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime Event in Nashville
61st edition of Nationwide’s biannual conference and buy fair will take over the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, August 13-16, 2023.
A Deep Dive into Nationwide’s Region Realignment
Nationwide Marketing Group recently announced some changes to the structure of its regions — a move that will provide members with even stronger support from the Nationwide field team. We sat down with Patrick Maloney, executive vice president of membership, to discuss the changes.
Custom Integrators Laud First-Ever Oasys Summit and the Networking and Education Opportunities Provided
Oasys members and vendor partners were treated to a first-class educational program and unique opportunities to build upon critical relationships during the group’s first summit in Nashville.
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156: Pushing the Limits of Luxury Appliances with JennAir
JennAir is a company founded on the idea of challenging conventional norms in the appliance industry. That way of thinking hasn’t changed over the past 57-plus years, and it’s helped the brand continue to stand out as a true innovator of luxury appliances. We dive into all that JennAir has to offer with Nathan Puplis, who leads up the buying group initiative for the company.
155: A Crash Course in Retail Financing with Wells Fargo
From inventory financing to consumer credit, the world of retail financing is vast. To help get a handle on it all, we tapped into our partners over at Well Fargo Retail Services to dive into it. Steve Jermier, SVP of Relationship Management at Wells Fargo, sat down to talk about the work his team does behind the scenes to help independent retailers navigate the ins and outs of retail finance, the cause behind the recent rate changes and strategies to avoid letting it impact your business.
154: How Pocatello Electric Became a Community Staple
For over 120 years, Pocatello Electric has served the many needs of its local residents in southeast Idaho. That longevity has helped them become the oldest family-owned appliance store in the country. We chat with current-day owner Suzie Vigliaturo about business, what’s worked and how they’ve evolved over the years to remain relevant with their customers.
153: An Inflation Reduction Act Deep Dive with Frank Sandtner
Passed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is considered a landmark piece of legislation that will have a major impact on many industries for decades to come — including retail. The energy efficiency portion of the bill aims to provide consumers with various tax credits and other yet-to-be-determined benefits pending state-level programs that will roll out in relation to this bill. There’s a ton to unpack, but we attempt to do just that with Nationwide Marketing Group’s Director of Business Services Frank Sandtner.
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