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?
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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.
6 Lessons Retailers Learned During an Unprecedented Year
Here’s a look at the six most frequently mentioned lessons learned from independent retail business owners over the past few months.
Nationwide Gets Set for APRO Virtual Legislative Conference
Nationwide Marketing Group and the Nationwide RentDirect team are gearing up for this year’s Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (APRO) Virtual Legislative Conference on Wednesday, April 28.
Nationwide Mourns the Passing of Longtime Friend and Retail Partner Bill Ward
Nationwide Marketing Group is saddened to learn of the recent passing of a longtime friend and partner of the organization William Ward. Bill, who passed on March 22, had a long and storied retail career that began at an Austin Dillard's store and ultimately saw Bill...
2021: The year of Optimism and Resolve for Furniture & Bedding
With a challenging 2020 behind us, Nationwide’s VP of Furniture & Bedding shares what he’s optimistic about for 2021 and beyond.
Independent Retail Confidence Skyrockets to Record High in April NMG Index
The Nationwide Marketing Group Independent Retail Confidence Index (NMG Index) soared to a record high entering April 2021.
Here’s Why the Suez Canal Situation is a Huge Deal to Retail
Some $9.6 billion in goods passes through the Suez Canal on a daily basis. Or, at least, it did until the Ever Given ran aground blocking one of the busiest trade routes in the world.
Rent-to-Own Navigates Challenges in Today’s Competitive Environment
Brick-and-mortar rent-to-own dealers face many of the same challenges as traditional retailers today. Among them, how to increase sales, drive customer foot traffic, increase web conversions and manage inventory levels.