Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group was launched over the summer with a mission to serve commercial systems integrators looking to carve their path in a competitive industry. This is the story of how the brand was built.
Rob Stott
The Role of AI in Retail
Since the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence tools like Chat GPT last Fall, many questions have been asked regarding what role AI could play in retail. Nationwide Marketing Group’s digital team is actively exploring many possible answers.
The Power of Kitchen & Bath Alliance Membership
FEI Group, the flooring industry’s largest network of interior and exterior finish contractors and interior finish showrooms, is also the parent organization to a number of related industry groups, including the Kitchen & Bath Alliance. K&BA is a leading network of kitchen and bath and decorative plumbing and hardware showrooms.
IFA 2023 Retail Trends Panel to Feature Nationwide Marketing Group CEO Tom Hickman
A featured session of the IFA Leaders Summit, the discussion will dive into the evolving shopping experience and how retailers are adapting.
Video Games Have Grown Up, and It’s Time to Add Them to Your Mix
Independent retailers and custom integrators ought to avoid writing off the video game category as a moneymaker for their businesses.
Nationwide Marketing Group, LG Electronics Reestablish Home Entertainment Partnership
The revived program makes LG Electronics’ full lineup of home entertainment products available to NMG’s network of independent retailers and custom integrators.
Coming Soon, Smart Home Products to Get Cybersecurity Label
A new FCC program intends to tackle cybersecurity by rolling out a new labeling program, similar to the EPA’s ENERGY STAR mark.
Nationwide eXchange Platform Completes Major Upgrades
New features have been added to the Nationwide eXchange platform aimed at streamlining the ordering process. In addition, the team has launched a series of 16 “eXchange Tips” to help users get the most out of their experience.
So Much For All That (Knock on Wood) Recession Talk?
Recent NRF data shows consumers are doing their job to hold the economy up. How long can we expect them to keep doing so?
WATCH: Customer Obsessed Minutes
Dive into bite-sized clips from the Customer Obsessed member panel during Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime event in Dallas.
3 Biggest Stats from NKBA’s Independent K&B Showroom Study
The Nationwide Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) gathered insights from 158 different independent showroom dealers, 142 designers and 750 homeowners for its first-ever study on the current and future state of independent K&B showrooms.
Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group Makes Impactful Debut at InfoComm 2023
Nationwide Marketing Group’s new commercial integration arm enables dealers to connect, collaborate and transform their businesses.
Executive Insights: Electrolux
Electrolux recently welcomed a new CEO and new CFO to its leadership team. Ben Liebert and Tom Admire share more on these exciting changes, as well as the marketing and promotional support available to NMG Members from Electrolux.
Azione Unlimited, Oasys Add Dedicated Field Team to Support Growing Custom Integrator Network
Team of four new, full-time field representatives to supercharge Nationwide Marketing Group’s Drive to 1,000 initiative.
Executive Insights: Tempur + Sealy
Scott Warlick and Brent Muse share more about how Tempur + Sealy International is supporting Independent retailers in their business efforts, including with advertising support, promotional planning and the relaunch of the NMG-exclusive Crown Jewel and Golden Elegance private-label lines.
Executive Insights: Centricity
With lots of enhancements on the horizon for Centricity and the NMG EPIC Protect product protection program, Lee Daniels shares more about what the company is doing to enhance the customer experience and train front-line retailers on the importance and value of product protection plans.
A Deep Dive into Nationwide’s Region Realignment
Nationwide Marketing Group recently announced some changes to the structure of its regions — a move that will provide members with even stronger support from the Nationwide field team. We sat down with Patrick Maloney, executive vice president of membership, to discuss the changes.
Custom Integrators Laud First-Ever Oasys Summit and the Networking and Education Opportunities Provided
Oasys members and vendor partners were treated to a first-class educational program and unique opportunities to build upon critical relationships during the group’s first summit in Nashville.
Upcoming Furniture Today Webinar to Feature Nationwide, Member Companies
Nationwide Marketing Group is set to host a webinar with the team at Furniture Today that dives into some economic and market updates, as well as how the group is enabling independent furniture and bedding dealers to thrive on their own terms.
WATCH: Customer Obsessed Panel from PrimeTime Dallas
During our recent PrimeTime event in Dallas in March 2023, Nationwide Marketing Group put the spotlight on the theme of “Customer Obsessed.” That theme was featured prominently on the PrimeTime Main Stage during the group’s general session keynote.