Furniture Today, announced their 2022 class of 40 Under 40 honorees, which included two of our very own: Elena Stone from BedMart and James McIngvale from Gallery Furniture.
NMG Blog
The Truth About the “Death of Brick-and-Mortar”
You can almost plan for the annual resurgence of the debate on the death of brick-and-mortar retail. Here’s why you shouldn’t buy into the hype.
Consumers Share Their Dream Kitchen Must-Haves
A recently conducted Home Advisor survey sought to identify what the ideal dream kitchen would be for the average American consumer.
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!
Get Ready to See, Save, Learn and Connect at PrimeTime in Orlando
What’s going down at Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime event in Orlando? There will be plenty to see, learn, save and do during the show!
Customer Loyalty Challenges for RTO Dealers in Today’s Retail Environment
Identifying loyalty in rent-to-own is a little different from traditional retail, and figuring out what drives your customer loyalty is very important to running a successful RTO business.
Tips to Improve Your Attachment Rates at Retail
The importance of attachments and accessories to retailers cannot be understated. Here are some tips to improve your performance in this area.
2 Takeaways from Nationwide’s Regional Member Meetings
After a few weeks on the road for the Regional Member Meetings, a number of topics resonated with the NMG team about the current retail landscape.
Upgraded Gaylord Palms Set to Host PrimeTime this August
With new water park amenities and expanded convention and meeting space, the Gaylord Palms is ready to host PrimeTime this August 13-16.
An Update on Credit Card Interchange Rates
After two years of no changes, credit card networks are making their first adjustments to credit card processing fees.
PrimeTime to Take Over the CityWalk at Universal Studios
During our PrimeTime event in Orlando, August 13-16, Members will have the chance to galavant around Universal’s CityWalk.
Cybersecurity Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Business
Businesses can take a number of steps to secure themselves from a potential cyberattack. Here are several cybersecurity best practices that your organization should have in place.
5 Reasons Independent Retailers Should Be Excited Right Now
Despite continued challenges, we are seeing areas of economic improvement, which are bringing opportunities for independent retailers to continue to offer great solutions to consumers in need.
Three Predictions for Customer Experience in 2022
Customers’ shopping habits change on a regular basis. Leading brands recognize this and look to adapt their understanding of their customers on a regular basis, and use technology to meet them where they are.
Add Value with Accessories
Add-on accessories sales are a great way to educate customers, so they are making smart decisions to maximize the technology in the hardware they are purchasing.
4 Tips to Win More New Shoppers
While not every shopper takes the same path to purchase, technology plays a role across every step. An efficient omnichannel strategy can help you deliver great experiences that engage customers via their channels of choice.
5 Outdoor Living Trends That Will Drive Consumer Spending This Summer
From grill types, to outdoor electronics, we take a look at the biggest trends that will drive consumer spending outdoors this summer.
Operating Challenges for RTO Dealers in Today’s Environment
Dealers in the rent-to-own industry have to combat many misperceptions about how (and why) they operate. Many partners are out there helping them do just that.
We’re Committed to Making a Difference with ENERGY STAR
Nationwide and our partners are strategically focused on making ENERGY STAR Certified products a critical part of our merchandising mix.
IFA Global Press Conference Highlights Two Critical Retail Trends
Two key trends emerged from the IFA 2022 Global Press Conference that present important opportunities for independent retailers.