Home appliance inventory shortages were the prominent setback in early 2020. We’ve been adjusting ever since, but that was just the beginning as new headwinds would soon follow.
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Independent Retail Confidence Takes Slight Dip as School Starts Back Up
As September kicks into full swing, with school back in session and football kicking off, the NMG Index took a slight dip.
HTSN Report 2021
Nationwide Marketing Group recently conducted its first full-scale survey of Home Technology Specialists Nationwide (HTSN) Members. Completed in May 2021, the survey asked Members to provide insights in several key areas, including business performance, product...
Getting Back to Where the Magic Happens
During a time where it was difficult to gather in-person for meetings and conferences, virtual events served their purpose valiantly. But we’re ready to get back to where the networking magic happens.
Scorching Summer Continues with Another Strong NMG Index Score in August
Independent retailers reported a score of 195.698 in August — the third month in a row the NMG Index landed in the 195-point range. This month also marks the first opportunity to look at year-over-year trends for the NMG Index.
HTSN Member Report to Drop During PrimeTime
Nationwide Marketing Group and the Home Technology Specialists Nationwide division will release the first-ever HTSN Member Report in August. Sign up to receive the report using the form in this post!
PrimeTime in Nashville to Feature Over $200K in Giveaways
Nationwide Marketing Group vendors have come together to produce a giveaways prize pool totaling more than $200K! Here’s a look at some of what’s up for grabs at PrimeTime in Nashville.
Class Will Be In Session at First-Ever Luxury University
Luxury University will make its debut at PrimeTime in Nashville this August. The one-hour session will dive deep into the world of luxury appliance retailing.
Nationwide to Serve as Facilitating Co-Sponsor for ENERGY STAR Product Partner Meeting
Hosted in Denver, November 2-4, the three-day ENERGY STAR Product Partner Meeting will include various topics and sessions.
The Smart Home is Making a “Comeback”
Globally, the smart home market retracted in 2020 — for a number of obvious reasons. The category is expected to more than make up for it in 2021.
Independent Channel Comes Together for Service Leaders Network Conference
During the Service Leaders Network Conference, Nationwide opened the virtual doors to hundreds of servicing dealers across North America — all looking for training and education to improve and streamline their service departments.
Making the Connection in Product Protection Sales
Success in Protection Plan selling is all about how you offer it. Regardless of if you are selling a power recliner or a washing machine, the key is to identify what matters the most to your specific customer and recommend coverage that’s right for them.
NMG Index Bumps Up a Half-Point in July
Independent retail confidence edged up slightly in the July NMG Index report. This month’s survey brings to a close the first full year of the NMG Index.
2021 Is (Half) Over. Time To Focus On 2022!
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.
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.