In the world of cybersecurity and ransomware attacks, it’s not just the big dogs that get impacted. Here are five stats that prove just that.
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Rent to Own, Retail or Both?
The pandemic has forced rent to own dealers to change their image, the one that says an RTO store only rents products.
Luxury Appliances Experiences to Kick the Year Off Right
Nationwide’s PrimeTime show and NKBA’s KBIS event offer two exceptional platforms for the luxury appliances business to kick the year off.
3 Tips to Have a Productive PrimeTime
As you prepare for PrimeTime — whether you’re a first-time attendee or someone who’s worn out a few pairs of shoes on the show floor — there’s still plenty you can do to ensure that you set yourself (and your business) up for success.
Update Your Fridge Like an iPhone? That’s LG’s Latest Plan
LG upgradable appliances promise to improve over time and adapt to the consumers’ usage habits via a combination of software and hardware upgrades.
Serta Simmons Bedding Talks Beautyrest Black and Arctic Lines Ahead of PrimeTime
As the team at Serta Simmons Bedding preps for another big showing at PrimeTime in Phoenix, February 5-8, they took some time to chat with the Nationwide Furniture and Bedding team to preview what’s to come.
Keywords and Content: Be Ready to Reach Customers
After spending a little time digging into new trends for how consumers search for and purchase mattresses since the onset of the pandemic, four things stood out.
Health and Safety a Top Priority at PrimeTime in Phoenix
Nationwide Marketing Group takes great pride in our efforts to provide a safe and healthy environment for PrimeTime attendees. Ahead of PrimeTime in Phoenix, we wanted to share some of the measures that will be in place.
The Two Biggest Takeaways from CES 2022
Through all of the futuristic tech demos and far-out-there displays, CES 2022 provided plenty of readily available innovations that will excite retailers and consumers.
New Year, Same Challenges for Independent Retailer Confidence
Entering the New Year, retailers responding to the latest NMG Index survey shared similar sentiments seen throughout 2021 — but their sales performance tells a rosier story.
Upgrading the Luxury Appliance Shopper Experience
A customer-centric strategy that addresses key needs throughout the consumer’s journey is the key to success today. Let’s simplify this for the luxury appliances segment.
Don’t Leave Your Company Culture to Chance
The business case for investing in company culture seems like a difficult pitch. But it’s an easier sell than you’d think.
Face Your E-commerce Fears with an Optimized Shopping Cart
Whether you are ready for it or not, e-commerce is the way of NOW. Let’s alleviate some of your fears, with our top 10 tips for optimizing your online shopping cart.
3 Tips for Retail Success in 2022
While 2020 was a difficult year in and of itself, 2021 was equally as humbling year for everyone. Looking ahead to 2022, here are 3 tips for success.
C.O.V.I.D: “Containers Overseas are Vexing Independent Dealers”
Rather than focus on the “why” of the supply chain struggles, let’s focus on the what: What products are being impacted most, and what is happening once containers arrive in the States?
Independent Retail Confidence Remains Steady Heading into December
After a dip in confidence last month, the NMG Index remained steady heading into December and was up year over year.
Alternative Payment Methods Are Here to Stay
You could be missing out on potential sales because you aren’t offering the right (or any) alternative payment methods.
Study: Consumers Trust Local Businesses Over Internet-Only Brands
Consumers are more likely to trust a local business compared to an online-only brand, according to a new survey. But with great trust comes the higher expectations for exceptional service.
The Evolution of Black Friday
What’s out? Black Friday. Taking its place? Black November. Consumers have been shifting their shopping habits around this weekend for years. The pandemic pushed those trends even further.
Use Your Brand Story to Attract New Retail Talent
The doors of growth are wide open, many are struggling to keep pace with shopper demand, and the pool of candidates to grow our teams seems empty. So, now what?