We’ve all had to make adjustments in how we work, live, teach and thrive during this pandemic. And the same can absolutely be said about the Independent retail channel.
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Webchat and Feedback: Real-time messaging
Customers don’t just want instant results; they expect them. Discover how Podium’s Webchat and Videochat products provide the real-time messaging that brings immediate leads and communication to your business.
The Warranty Champion: The Opportunity for a Promotion
Raise your hand if you’ve heard this one before when it comes to running a retail store: “Good help is hard to find, and even harder to keep!”
Independent Retailers Continue Strong Confidence Entering Q4
NMG Index moved up nearly a point, as retailers’ sales performance continues to stay strong.
We’re Giving Away a $100,000 Store Makeover!
We are giving away what could be the single-largest prize EVER to an Independent retailer – a $100,000 STORE MAKEOVER – at Virtual PrimeTime in October. Register now to attend!
Why brand management is key to customer loyalty
Implement strategic brand management to draw your target audience to the products and services you offer.
Understanding the Next Generation of Buyers
Buying power among consumers is about to undergo a dramatic shift as Millennials and Gen Z expand their influence. Here’s what retailers need to keep in mind when courting these younger buyers.
Welcome Back to Your New Connected Home
At the beginning 2020, the prospect of exploding Smart Home product sales and the massive growth potential in the Connected Home category were the major headlines. Then COVID-19 happened.
Independent Retailers Maintain Strong Confidence Ahead of Q4
The second-ever NMG Index slides half a point, as retailers’ sales performance continues to shine ahead of the holiday shopping season.
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.
Introducing the Nationwide Marketing Group Independent Retail Confidence Index
Nationwide Marketing Group has launched a new monthly report that aims to detail the overall sentiment of the Independent retail channel — the NMG Index.
Credit Card Security in the COVID Era
As customers’ shopping habits evolve, a merchant’s chargeback prevention methods will need to evolve as well to protect revenue and retain happy customers.
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?
Integrating Chat Into Your Website? Here Are Some Best Practices
From the outset of the global pandemic, retailers have turned their attention to offering improved digital services. Chat has been a big part of that.
Custom Integrators Navigate Uncharted Waters with COVID-19 Pandemic
A lot has changed for the custom integration channel — and retail as a whole — because of COVID-19.
Online Spending During Lockdown Has Surpassed Holiday Levels, Adobe Analytics Finds
The latest Digital Economy Index from Adobe Analytics shows that consumers’ online spending during the coronavirus pandemic has outpaced average monthly spending during the holiday shopping season.
Get to Know ART: Nationwide’s New Assortment Rationalization Tool
Nationwide Marketing Group recently developed a new tool that can help Members efficiently merchandise and capture margin. Get to know ART, the Assortment Rationalization Tool.
PPP Loan Application Deadline Extended
Over the July 4 holiday weekend, the White House signed a measure giving small businesses an additional five weeks to apply for the remaining $130 billion in available funding.
5 Questions to Ask your Digital Marketing Provider
When it comes to digital marketing, some companies make promises. Others provide confusing metrics, or none at all. But only a select few deliver the results that really matter. Not sure where your partner falls? Ask them these questions to find out how they measure...