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Why Midcentury Modern Designs and Vinyl Records Continue to Thrive in 2024

Midcentury modern designs and LP records have followed a similar trajectory over the past 70 years. See why they continue to thrive today.

Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Underway in North Carolina’s High Country

Looking to help with the hurricane relief efforts? No Child Hungry and Queen City are looking for help in-person or through donations to help pack 500,000 meals and 10,000 hygiene kits.

Port Strike Suspended with Tentative Agreement in Place

Three days after port workers walked off the job, a tentative agreement is in place that extends the current contract through January 15, 2025.

No Child Hungry a Defender Service Award Finalist

Vote for No Child Hungry in the Defender Service Awards program once a day, every day through October 17!

What You Need to Know: Port Strike and the Impacts on Independent Retail

Read the latest details on the October 1, 2024 port strike, and how the strike impacts the Independent retail channel.

Legacy Classic | Modern Debuts New Country Living Collection at High Point Market This Fall

In case you need another reason to attend High Point Market this fall, Legacy Classic | Modern just announced a brand-new collection in partnership with Country Living — to debut at High Point during the five days of Market from October 26 – 30, 2024. Since the late...

3 Easy Ways to Build Health & Wellness into Your Marketing Plan

There’s a major opportunity for independent retailers to showcase a purpose-led approach when it comes to health and wellness in their marketing and take advantage of the exploding interest in this category.

Why Brands Use Animals in Advertising and as Brand Mascots

You’ve seen animals in brand advertising, but is it effective? What is the science behind it? And is it right for your business?

A Case for Creating a Human Brand Mascot

This case study of human mascots covers topics like brand identity, customer engagement and ROI for both national and independent retailers.

Labor Day Data Show Consumers Were Back Out in Force – and Spending

The retail channel’s annual end-of-summer sales event proved to be better than expected for independent appliance and furniture and bedding retailers across the country. Foot traffic to stores and dollars spent were up, according to multiple industry sources. This...

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PrimeTime Today Trivia Winners Announced

PrimeTime Today Trivia Winners Announced

Nationwide Marketing Group is excited to announce the winners of our PrimeTime Today trivia questions. Congrats to all seven winners — your prizes are on the way!

Evolving Your Business Doesn’t Have to be Painful

Evolving Your Business Doesn’t Have to be Painful

You’re a busy business owner who knows innovation is part of moving forward. You want to adapt, but it’s hard. It takes time that you feel like you don’t have and investments you’re unsure about. And even then, innovating comes with risk. How do you evolve and keep up...

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109: Croix Valley Foods’ Path from House Sauce to Global Brand

109: Croix Valley Foods’ Path from House Sauce to Global Brand

Damon and Lu Holter were never supposed to own a steak sauce and spice brand. But thanks to a single homemade steak dinner and a passion for flavor, the two have gone on to build Croix Valley Foods into a household name around the globe. They hopped on the Independent Thinking Podcast to share their story, which shares roots with the independent retail world. 

108: An Outdoor Entertainment Overview with Furrion

108: An Outdoor Entertainment Overview with Furrion

Over the past two years, the outdoor space has garnered a great deal of attention from consumers looking to invest in their at-home entertainment experience. Furrion, makers of outdoor TVs and other entertainment gear, breaks down the market and opportunities for independent retailers.

107: A Post KBIS Debrief

107: A Post KBIS Debrief

On the heels of a busy PrimeTime in Phoenix, Nationwide Marketing Group’s appliance team was in Orlando for the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). We sat down to talk about the trends they spotted, products and experiences that stood out and more.

106: A Store Visit with Walts After PrimeTime

106: A Store Visit with Walts After PrimeTime

After Nationwide Marketing Group wrapped up PrimeTime in Phoenix, we took a short trip to Tempe, Arizona, where we sat down with Bear Hendley, co-owner and retail sales and installation manager, of Walts. We dive into their evolving in-store experience, the growth of the company and much more.

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