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?

After a dip in confidence last month, the NMG Index remained steady heading into December and was up year over year.

You could be missing out on potential sales because you aren’t offering the right (or any) alternative payment methods.

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.

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.

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?

What are the big box retailers doing to attract and retain new talent today, and do similar strategies make sense for the independent rent-to-own dealer?

Independent retailers saw their confidence dip heading into November, according to the latest NMG Index survey results.

Attending High Point Market is almost a rite of passage for all North Carolinians. And this fall, I got to revisit Market, see both new product introductions and some updated favorites, and talk with some of our key Vendor Partners. Here are five key takeaways.