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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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Justifying Wage Increases with Education and Training

Justifying Wage Increases with Education and Training

Attracting and retaining talent is a challenge throughout the industry, but especially for custom integrators. Education can be a great tool to help “level up” your current employees — and justify those wage increases they may be seeking.

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89: On Smart Home Security Solutions with Vivint

89: On Smart Home Security Solutions with Vivint

Home security provider Vivint made their in-person PrimeTime debut in Nashville, and we were lucky enough to get a few minutes of their time to talk about trends in the space and more.

88: A Business Technology Review with TBI

88: A Business Technology Review with TBI

Since their program was introduced in early 2021, TBI has worked with a number of Nationwide Marketing Group members, saving them upwards of hundreds of dollars per month on their business technology solutions. We sat down with Channel Manager Kevin Heidy at PrimeTime to get the lowdown on what TBI brings to the table.

86: Catching Up with CEDIA at Their First In-Person PrimeTime

86: Catching Up with CEDIA at Their First In-Person PrimeTime

Robert Keeler, senior director of sales, sponsorships and partnerships for CEDIA, reflects on his first few days at PrimeTime in Nashville — the association’s first face-to-face opportunity with Nationwide members since the partnership with HTSN was announced earlier this year.

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