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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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The Practical Application of Optichannel Marketing

The Practical Application of Optichannel Marketing

Optichannel marketing allows our advertising to yield higher returns on investment by hyper focusing our messaging through the most effective channels with the right message aimed at engaging our best customers.

Member Spotlight: Arizona Appliance & Home

Member Spotlight: Arizona Appliance & Home

Not many businesses would think to use the uncertainty of the recent pandemic as a time to rebrand their business — but that’s exactly what Arizona Appliance & Home did. And they did it successfully.

Member Spotlight: C&C Audio, Video and Appliances

Member Spotlight: C&C Audio, Video and Appliances

Owning a retail business wasn’t supposed to be in the cards for Larry Wright. But his dedication and commitment to his craft was noticed by C&C Home Appliances previous owner — and that worked him right into the succession plan.

How to Avoid Payment Roadblocks in the Shopper Journey

How to Avoid Payment Roadblocks in the Shopper Journey

Like most areas of retail business, payment methods (and consumers’ expectations around them) have changed drastically. Today, customers look for multiple ways to pay, and they expect that you can accept payment from their preferred provider.

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81: CEDIA Expo Organizer Chats on First Show Back In-Person

81: CEDIA Expo Organizer Chats on First Show Back In-Person

Jason McGraw, Group Vice President of CEDIA Expo and KBIS for Emerald Expositions, spares a few moments from his packed schedule to chat about the work being done to prepare for the first in-person CEDIA Expo in two years. The show is set for September 1-3 in Indy.

80: The Good Word on TV Trends with TCL’s Product Evangelist

80: The Good Word on TV Trends with TCL’s Product Evangelist

Bruce Walker has always been passionate about TV technology, going back to his time working in independent retail. Today, he gets to talk about display advancements as the Product Evangelist for TCL. Bruce dives into new and upcoming product, TV trends and more.

79: The Evolution of Brad’s Home Entertainment

79: The Evolution of Brad’s Home Entertainment

Out of the (literal) ashes from a fire that destroyed everything before his company turned two years old, Brad Elbrader has grown Brad’s Home Entertainment into an all-around thriving business — one he says he could’ve never dreamed up nearly 25 years ago.

78: Lessons in Marketing to the Luxury Retail Client

78: Lessons in Marketing to the Luxury Retail Client

Karen Brandon, senior marketing manager for Nationwide Marketing Group, recaps her presentation during the NKBA Luxury Defined Summit, and dives into the evolving world of retail marketing.

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