Over those two years, Nationwide and AT&T have continued working closely with participating dealers to learn more about the in-store experience and how the program could be improved upon.
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What the Top Voice Commands of 2020 Tell Us About the Growth of the Smart Home
The release of a top voice commands list details how consumers are interacting with their smart home products — and how retailers can best position those products.
Independent Retailers’ Confidence Maintains Status Quo in February
The overall confidence of the Independent retail channel remained relatively unchanged in February, but dealers reported some interesting details about what drove their confidence in February.
Despite the Ill Wind of COVID-19, Innovation Opportunities Abound for Consumer Financing
The drastic shift to online shopping during the pandemic has placed many hurdles in the way of promoting your consumer financing options. But there are plenty of innovative ways to capitalize on the shift to digital.
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Virtual Event
We’ve been attending virtual events for nearly an entire year now. In that time, we’ve learned a little bit abotu how to make the most of these experiences.
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CES 2021 Takeaway: Display Technology is Advancing at a Break-Necking Pace
Innovation in the TV space was on full, ahem, display at CES 2021 thanks to the intro of rollable and transparent screens and more.
CES 2021 Takeaway: Creating Comfort and Convenience for Your Customer
Smart home products introduced at CES 2021 had one main theme that brought them all together: creating comfort and convenience for the consumer.
Independent Retail Confidence Remains Flat to Start the New Year
Nationwide Marketing Group’s independent retail confidence index report remained relatively flat heading into the first month of 2021.
Why We’re Bullish on the Premium & Luxury Appliance Business
Even with the challenges that 2020 has presented to the appliance business, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for the premium and luxury categories heading into 2021.
Remembering John Jetson, Owner and Co-Founder of Jetson TV & Appliance
Nationwide Marketing Group is saddened to learn of the recent passing of longtime Member and retailer John Jetson, owner and co-founder of Jetson TV & Appliance in Southeast Florida.
IMC Reschedules Las Vegas, High Point Markets
In separate announcements posted on December 15, International Market Centers (IMC) and the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announced date changes for their 2021 events in Las Vegas and High Point, NC, respectively. Citing ongoing government and travel restrictions...
Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact on Your 2021 CI Business
As we close in on the end of 2020 and look toward 2021, it’s a good time to think about what lessons we might be able to apply to our futures in the custom installation (CI) business.
Rent-to-Own Is Going Digital in Today’s Retail Environment
This pandemic continues to make social distancing and shopping from home the new normal throughout the country, and has changed the way people are searching for and selecting home essential goods and services at your rent-to-own locations.
Infographic: Virtual PrimeTime By the Numbers
An infographic detailing the highlights of Nationwide Marketing Group’s first-ever Virtual PrimeTime show held in October.
Winter Worries? Indie Retail Confidence Dips in December NMG Index
Despite a dip in confidence heading into the final month of 2020, Independent retailers continue strong performance in the December NMG Index.
Infographic: COVID-19’s Impact on Independent Retail and Consumers Shopping Habits
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely reshaped so many facets of so many different industries. The Independent retail channel was among the many forced to quickly adapt to new norms and fast-paced swings in consumer behaviors. Now, more than eight months after the...
Focusing on the Future: Retail Life after COVID-19
Undoubtedly COVID-19 has changed our retail landscape, but COVID-19 did not introduce new problems; it just served to shine a spotlight on pre-existing challenges.
Driving Conversions Through Stay-Connected Marketing
Reaching customers today is actually easier than it’s ever been before. but simple awareness marketing is not the same as staying connected with your customer and maintaining contact throughout their purchase journey.
Independent Retailers’ Confidence Climbs as Holiday Shopping Commences
The November NMG Index inched up in November, setting the Independent retail channel up for a strong push during the final two months of 2020, just as the holiday shopping season gets into full swing.