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While Legacy Classic and Modern has been an NMG Vendor Partner for several years, the company recently reengaged with the company and its Members. They have spent significant time in the past year focusing on stocking and ensuring they have the inventory needed to service Members without relying solely on direct containers.
With a long and storied reputation for environmental sustainability, Beko recently celebrated its 7th year as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. But Beko stands for more than sustainability. As President Zach Elkin explains, the company is also committed to being a valued and reliable partner to independent retailers, which is why it does not offer consumer-direct sales or sell through national chain organizations.
We recently caught up with Steve Jermier, senior vice president of relationship management for Wells Fargo Retail Services, who provided a number of updates. Steve paints a realistic picture of the current and future state of the economy, how Wells Fargo is helping retailers prepare, new consumer financing tools and more.
Colin Blackmon, vice president of Motion & Outdoor for Ashley Furniture, shared the latest information about the company’s capital investments, including an expansion of the distribution and transportation networks, to better support the channel’s independent retailers.
Bob Salvano, Whirlpool’s VP / General Manager, Independent Retail & Builder Sales and Marketing, shared more about the company’s efforts to support Independent retail, including a renewed focus on new and expanded product lines and robust sales and marketing support, as well as efforts to diversify the supplier network and bring the backorder position to pre-pandemic levels.
Hate doing laundry? You’re not alone! But GE Appliances wants to revolutionize the way we all wash clothes. David Wilson, senior commercial director for GE Clothes Care, explains GE’s newest all-in-one machine that will wash and dry your clothes in two hours – without having to shift loads or specially retrofit your home to make the unit work. No special outlets, no dryer vents. This product is slated to be available in June 2023 but Nationwide Marketing Group is giving you a first look now!