With the way the supply chain has been — and with 2021 already halfway over — the time is now to start your business planning for 2022.
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The Evolution of the Luxury Appliance Shopping Experience
The customer journey has experienced a complete evolution over the past year, and the luxury appliance space was not exempt from that.
AT&T Program Gives Independent Retailers Many Ways to Sell Connected Services
Driven by member feedback, Nationwide Marketing Group’s Connected Services program has continued to evolve in ways that make selling AT&T’s products and services even easier for the independent retailer.
With Omninchannel vs. Optichannel, Data is the Difference
The biggest difference in the evolution from omni- to optichannel marketing is the influence of data in our decision of where to market.
NKBA Gets Set for First-Ever Luxury Kitchen Summit
Grounded in new research, the NKBA Summit: Luxury Defined will explore the meaning of luxury today, how to work with high net-worth clients, key style elements of elevated living, and more.
Inspiring the Hobby of Connected Home
For a hobby category like the DIY Connected Home to succeed, it needs to excite the customer’s imagination of what is possible and tickle the desire of wanting to do more.
NMG Index Levels Off in June After Strong Two-Month Run
Inventory challenges, reopened economy pushes Independent retail confidence down slightly heading into June. But NMG Index still checked in with the third-highest month on record.
Turning Lemons Into Customer Experience Wins with Your Customers
With so much out of our control — as we’ve noticed over the past year — what can be done to ensure a great customer experience?
Howard’s Strikes Acquisition Deal with Midway Home Solutions
Two Nationwide Marketing Group dealers reach agreement that gives Midway owners a path to succession while solidifying Howard’s as West Coast’s leading appliance destination.
Employee Retention Challenges for Rent-to-Own in Today’s Environment
If you ask leaders in any retail industry, what keeps them up at night, one answer near the top of the list would be employee retention.
Retail Braces for the Return of the (Digital) Shopper
All signs point to a boost of consumer foot traffic in retail stores over the coming weeks and months. Is your store ready for the return of the shopper?
Building the Talent Pipeline for Appliance Service Retailers
Nationwide Marketing Group’s Service Leaders Network is working to provide appliance services with the tools they need to run efficient and profitable service departments.
Drive Consumer Buying Power Online
Until recently, offering multiple payment options online for many small businesses meant allowing customers to checkout with their credit card of choice. This has quickly evolved, with alternative payment methods such as digital payments increasing in popularity. And...
Independent Retail Confidence Remains High Heading Into May
Independent retailers continued riding their strong wave of confidence into May, recording the second-highest confidence score to date.
Corsicana Mattress Co. Closes on Acquisition of Symbol Mattress
Two top-10 mattress brands will become one as Corsicana Mattress Company announced it has acquired Symbol Mattress.
The Selling Power of Emotion in Advertising
Creating emotional advertising is a challenge, but it’s worth it. Success demands authenticity, respect, passion and creativity. Here are a few tips.
Manufacturers Blame Chip Shortage on Massive Miscalculation
Consumer tech companies have been hampered by the ongoing chip shortage. But, according to some top execs, the brands themselves may be at least partly to blame for the current situation.
Furniture Forum Finds Its Footing
The Nationwide Furniture & Bedding team wrapped up the first-ever Furniture Forum at Virtual PrimeTime in March — and it was a smashing success.
Infographic: Earth Day 2021 and the Role of the Environment in Retail
Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to pause and think about the role the environment can play in your retailing efforts.
Serta Simmons Bedding Promotes Two, Makes Other Growth-Focused Moves
Melanie Huet has been named Chief Commercial Officer and Shelley Huff becomes Chief Operating Officer as Serta Simmons Bedding aims for transformational growth.