Looking to drive profitability, attract new customers and diversify your independent retail business? Adding luxury appliances to your mix could be the answer to all your questions.
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The Enduring Attraction of In-Store Shopping
Despite the convenience of ordering with just a few clicks, recent research shows that consumers continue to seek the unique experience offered by in-store shopping.
What’s in Your Service Toolbox?
The tools needed to run an efficient and effective appliance service business extend beyond the ones found in a typical workbench. Service Leaders Network can provide access to the business tools required to repair a business or take you to the next level.
How to Put the Customer at the Center of the Mattress Shopping Experience
There are hundreds of possible reasons why a customer is in your store looking for a new mattress. But if you focus on the top five problems, you can help solve most of your customers’ sleep issues and help them select a new mattress that is just right for them.
Advanced Data Segmentation: More Meaningful Marketing, Real Results
Customer data can provide the answers to many questions about who your customers are, what motivates them to buy and more. But it’s what you do with that data that makes all the difference.
Diversify and Differentiate with Emerging Appliance Brands
Independent retailers would be wise to diversify their business by adding new brands, products and verticals to their offerings. It’s a strategy that, during cyclical downturns, can help protect your business.
A Behind the Scenes Look at the ENERGY STAR® Program
The ENERGY STAR label is more than just a sticker on a box. Dive deep into the program, the incentives provided, how standards are set and more.
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152: An Outdoor Overview with NMG’s John Laing
PrimeTime in Orlando this past August saw one of the largest and most-impressive Outdoor experiences to date. Nationwide Marketing Group’s Director of Appliances and Outdoor John Laing, who led the charge to bring that space to life, reflects on the experience, details what attendees can expect at PrimeTime in Dallas (March 25-28), and provides other outdoor updates.
151: On the Luxury Appliance Experience with Middleby Residential
As the calendar flipped to 2023, Nationwide Marketing Group formally launched a partnership with Middleby Residential. Home to some of the leading names in the luxury appliance and outdoor categories, Middleby Residential keeps a finger on the pulse of the luxury retail experience.
150: Into the Metaverse with ReadySet
Ahead of their appearance in a new Metaverse pavilion at the NRF Big Show, ReadySet dives deep into the world of virtual reality commerce. ReadySet CEO Steve McLean shares an overview of the Metaverse concept and helps independent retailers explore the ins and outs of the next-gen version of e-commerce.
149: A 2022 Recap
The year 2022 was a busy one for the Independent Thinking Podcast. Over the past 48 weeks (or episodes), we’ve gathered 1,516 minutes worth of conversations with our Members, Vendor Partners, industry professionals, trade media friends and our own Nationwide Marketing Group family. On this final episode of the year, we try to whittle those conversations down to one brief recap.
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