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.
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Infographic: Virtual PrimeTime By the Numbers
An infographic detailing the highlights of Nationwide Marketing Group’s first-ever Virtual PrimeTime show held in October.
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.
Element Electronics to Launch Connected Home Line for Nationwide Marketing Group Dealers
Building on the success of Element’s appliance program for the independent retail channel, the consumer electronics brand will offer smart lighting, smart power, security and other connected home solutions to Nationwide members.
Ron’s Lumber & Home Center Wins Nationwide Marketing Group’s $100,000 Store Makeover
Vendor-supported prize can be used on a complete store makeover, a website overhaul or a combination of both.
Nationwide Marketing Group Members Prepare to “Outwork. Outwit. Outwin.” During First-Ever Virtual PrimeTime
Three-day virtual business conference promises to deliver the same world-class education, deals and networking opportunities that retailers have come to expect from PrimeTime — and a chance to win a $100K store makeover.
Member Spotlight: Don’s TV & Appliance
Donnie Thedford, second-generation independent retail store owner and operator of Don’s TV & Appliance, shares details on COVID’s impact on his business and where he’s found success in the new normal.
A Case Study in Using Marketing to Drive Foot Traffic
While every retailer and every market is different, there are common underlying marketing tactics that are highly effective.
New Marketplace, New Rules of Engagement, New Consumer Messaging
Nationwide’s No-Cost Video Support for Your Online, On-Air and In-store Voice
Despite a “New Normal,” the Fundamentals of Retail Remain the Same
In the midst of all the changing and evolving that’s taking place at retail, we also need to remember the basics.
Get to Know: Eric Sindelar, Director of Connected Services
Get to know Eric Sindelar, Nationwide Marketing Group’s director of connected services.
Independent Retailers Continue Strong Confidence Entering Q4
NMG Index moved up nearly a point, as retailers’ sales performance continues to stay strong.
A Leap of Faith leads to All Things Service
A Leap of Faith leads to All Things Service
Rent-to-Own Is Essential in Today’s Retail Environment
One thing that has come into focus during the COVID-19 era is that the rent to own industry is and has always been an essential business for consumers.
COVID-19 Speeds Adoption of Digital Solutions for Independent Retailers
Demand continues to steadily increase, and consumer confidence is approaching pre-COVID-19 levels. As manufacturers slowly begin to catch up, they are increasingly looking to retailers to adapt to the current COVID-19 climate.
The New Role of Your Brick and Mortar Locations
With all of the steps we have taken to create a safer shopping experience for our customers, what have we done to actually bring them into our stores in the first place?
MSM Profile: Scott Norcross
Get to Know: Scott Norcross Scott NorcrossNationwide WestStates covered: Northern Illinois, Wisconsin📧: scott.norcross@nationwidegroup.org☎️: 815-988-9456 Work Experience Before joining Nationwide Marketing Group in 2015, I spent 15 years as the store manager for...
MSM Profile: James Te
Get to Know: James Te James TeNationwide WestStates covered: Oregon, Washington📧: james.te@nationwidegroup.org☎️: 425-761-6673Work Experience KeyBank, Branch Manager, 2005-2008The Bank of Washington, Small Business Lender, 2008-2009Frederick’s Appliance Sales, Sales...
MSM Profile: John O’Halloran
Get to Know: John O'Halloran John O'HalloranNationwide CoreStates covered: Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin📧: john.ohalloran@nationwidegroup.org☎️: 847-528-1690Work Experience Yellow Book USA, Account Executive, January 2000 – August 2001Oakton...
MSM Profile: Teresa Spinney
Get to Know: Teresa Spinney Teresa SpinneyNationwide WestStates covered: Arizona, Southern California, Northwest Idaho, Southern Nevada, Eastern Oregon, Southern Utah, Eastern Washington📧: teresa@nationwidewest.com☎️: 509-222-0132Work Experience Prior to joining NMG...