KB Home unveiled a unique new-homebuild community based in the metaverse that lets the user customize design features in real time.
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No, You Don’t Need to Stop Selling Gas Stoves
There’s been a ton of discussion around the future of gas stoves in homes across the U.S. recently. Let’s set the record straight on what’s happening.
Why Matter Matters for the Smart Home — and Retail
The Matter smart home protocol launched this past fall — but it was all the rage at CES 2023, and for good reason.
The Display Business is Becoming Rather Flexible
Just when you start to think that the display industry has maxed out on potential innovation, a show like CES rolls around and all the major brands find a way to prove you way wrong. And CES 2023 was no different. What’s exciting, though, is that the innovation in the...
Leverage ENERGY STAR to Create New Benefits for Your Business
The ENERGY STAR program provides a number of great opportunities for retailers to leverage the widely recognized mark to boost business.
A 2023 Outlook for the Furniture & Bedding Industry
A number of challenges will persist into the new year for the furniture & bedding retail industry, but there are plenty of bright spots as well.
How Inventory Financing Benefits Your Business
Inventory financing can oftentimes provide a lifeline to independent retailers looking to invest in their business.
Ready to Start Working on Your Succession Plan?
The best time to plan for the future of your business is right now. Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare your succession plan. Here are some of the best “next steps” you can take to get started.
SEO Is a Continuous Investment
Search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it function for your website. Similar to a garden, it needs to be cared for and maintained.
Data Shows Alternative Payments Need to Be Part of Your E-Commerce Strategy
Consumers expect to be able to pay the way they want to online and in-store. As such, alternative payment methods like eWallets are critical to your e-commerce strategy today.
Q&A: Legacy Classic Chats Rebrand, New Distribution Model
While we were there together at PrimeTime, we sat down with Tahirah Dock Johnson, director of sales operations for Legacy Classic, to talk about the company, the partnership and much more.
NRF Predicts Strong Holiday Shopping Season Despite Economic Headwinds
Even with inflation continuing to clamp down on consumers’ budgets, the National Retail Federation anticipates healthy holiday spending.
PrimeTime Orlando CenterStage: Elements
Elements officially launched its Butterfly collection of mattresses at PrimeTime in Orlando, and Joey Middleton swung by CenterStage to share more details about the bedding products.
PrimeTime Orlando CenterStage: Tempur + Sealy International
Tempur Sealy made a splash at PrimeTIme in Orlando, showcasing not just its private label lines – Golden Elegance and Crown Jewel – but also giving Nationwide Marketing Group Members a sneak peak of the new Stearns and Foster line that will launch later this year. Scott Warlick and Brent Muse spent some time on CenterStage to share more about these programs, as well as the Amplify gallery program, which can transform a Member’s retail space in as little as two days.
Appliances, Smart Tech Featured in “Future Design Trends” from NKBA
A new report from the NKBA highlights how appliances and technology are seeing increased demand in kitchen design projects.
PrimeTime Orlando CenterStage: Wells Fargo Consumer Financing
Steve Jermier of Wells Fargo stopped by CenterStage at PrimeTime in Orlando to talk more about the shift to digital financing applications like scan-to-apply and how these new technologies are changing the Independent retail landscape.
PrimeTime Orlando CenterStage: Whirlpool
Bob Salvano, Whirlpool’s GM and vice president of sales and marketing, was able to step away from the Expo booth for a few minutes to join us on CenterStage and share some of the company’s latest innovations on display at the show.
What Can Retailers Expect This Holiday Shopping Season?
Recent retail data starts to shed light on how consumers will approach this holiday shopping season — with inflation still top of mind.
PrimeTime Orlando CenterStage: Fisher & Paykel
At PrimeTime in Orlando, Kevin Dexter and Stacia Heintz stopped by CenterStage to share more about Fisher & Paykel’s latest introductions.
Tiny Home Wins ‘Coolest Booth at CEDIA Expo 2022’ Award from rAVe Pubs
Nationwide Marketing Group’s Tiny Home helped the HTSN and Azione Unlimited team secure rAVe Pub’s award for ‘coolest booth’ at CEDIA Expo.