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Should I Sell TVs at a Mattress Store? Of Course, You Should!

Nationwide Marketing Group and Samsung are helping furniture and mattress retailers seamlessly add TVs to their lineup.

Oasys Closes Year with CI Membership Up Over 100 Percent, Readies for Strong 2024

Since rebranding earlier this year, Oasys Residential Technology Group has more than doubled its pure custom integrator membership and greatly expanded its vendor card.

3 Staggering Stats from a Record-Setting Black Friday Shopping Weekend

Early indications show this was a record-setting Black Friday holiday shopping weekend. Here are a few of the most eye-popping stats.

Addressing Consumers’ Cybersecurity Concerns Around the Smart Home

Smart home technology continues to advance at an incredible pace, which is great for enthusiasts but raises security questions among skeptics.

It’s a Mixed Bag of Retail Data Ahead of Black Friday

Ahead of the ever-important Black Friday weekend, we take a look at numbers and figures from the National Retail Federation and U.S. Census Bureau, which paint different pictures of the current state of retail.

NKBA Report Highlights Tough Market Conditions But Shares Positive Retail Outlook

The Q3 KBMI report from NKBA provided a mixed bag of results. Growth slowed during the quarter but the industry remains optimistic heading into 2024.

Preparing for Holiday Season: It’s Never Too Late to Make Your Seasonal Sales Great

Looking for more concrete ways to help your business win this holiday season? Check out these tips our Vendor Partners shared with us.

Tempur-Sealy Reports Third Quarter Earnings, Provides Mattress Firm Update

During a recent earnings call with investors, Tempur-Sealy International shared its Q3 2023 results and provided an update on the Mattress Firm acquisition.

4 Ways to Get Ready Now for a Successful End to 2023 – and Beyond

Manufacturer partners recently shared their insights on the final weeks of the year, and we provide tips to have a successful end of 2023 and beyond.

The Business Case for Installing EV Charging Stations in Your Parking Lot

EV charging stations offer independent retailers a major opportunity to boost business. Here are four reasons why you could consider adding them to your parking lot.

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It’s a Mixed Bag of Retail Data Ahead of Black Friday

It’s a Mixed Bag of Retail Data Ahead of Black Friday

Ahead of the ever-important Black Friday weekend, we take a look at numbers and figures from the National Retail Federation and U.S. Census Bureau, which paint different pictures of the current state of retail.

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195: What Is a Strong Brand, and What Does It Take To Build One?

195: What Is a Strong Brand, and What Does It Take To Build One?

Your brand is everything. It’s what you stand for. It’s what your customers see when they engage with you. It’s the image that comes to mind when others think about you. But what does it take to build a brand – and a strong one at that? We sat down with Rob White, VP of Brand and Strategy for NMG, to dive into that and a whole lot more.

194: NMG and NASEO Work Together to Tackle the Inflation Reduction Act

194: NMG and NASEO Work Together to Tackle the Inflation Reduction Act

To learn more about how NMG is working with the National Association of State Energy Officials, we sat down with David Terry, President of NASEO. We get into the work the organization does on behalf of its members, how the Inflation Reduction Act has impacted their day to day, and more.

193: Spicher’s Shows Security Can Deliver as a Differentiator

193: Spicher’s Shows Security Can Deliver as a Differentiator

Around in the Hagerstown, Maryland area since the mid-1950s, Spicher’s Appliances took a unique step and expanded into the security category in 2010. Over the past decade plus, Spicher’s has seen that business flourish and prove to be a real differentiator in their market.

192: CEDIA Takes a Hands-On Approach to Training for Custom Integrators

192: CEDIA Takes a Hands-On Approach to Training for Custom Integrators

Jon Rehwaldt, Director of Curriculum for CEDIA, is only a few months into his new role at the custom integration trade association, but he’s already seeing the impact of their in-person hands-on training courses.

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