The first few weeks of the new year have provided anything but a mental reset for big box retail – meanwhile, independents are seizing the opportunity.
The first few weeks of the new year have provided anything but a mental reset for big box retail – meanwhile, independents are seizing the opportunity.
Global manager of barcode standards, GS1, says QR codes could replace barcodes as early as 2027. But is this feasible across all industries?
AI makes it easier than ever to personalize marketing automations, but are brands’ tactics making customers feel valued or pushing them away?
November was a strong month for the retail industry – and e-commerce in particular. Even still, NMG dealers saw their performance rise above the strong industry-wide numbers.
Take a look at industry leaders’ predictions for inflation and interest rates in 2025 — and the potential impacts on Independent retail.
Google Shopping upped its game in 2024 — both figuratively and literally with an ad campaign centered around a celebrity game show.
Google recently launched several updates to its image search feature, and that’s good news for retailers. Read how your business can benefit.
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Josh Trevithick founded his custom integration company, PROJECT: automate, a little over two decades ago, but he just recently joined Oasys Residential Technology Group – and he’s already realizing the return on his investment. During the recent Oasys Summit, Trevithick sat down to talk about his early experience in the group and how he hopes to pay it forward.
Just a few weeks after being formally introduced as a consultant for Nationwide Marketing Group’s Custom Integration division, Frank Sterns was with the group in Austin for the second-annual Oasys Summit. There, we sat down with him to talk about his first in-person experience with the group as a part of the team, and we dove into his career history and his vision for the group.
In an industry where the battle for margins enhancement is ongoing, something like product protection programs should be a no-brainer to business owners. But how you – and your sales team – approaches product protection with your customers can make or break the pitch. Howard’s is a great example of a retailer that understands what makes its sales team tick, and leaning into that to improve their attachment rates.
Founded in 2009, BEDGEAR has quickly become one of the fastest-growing performance sleep brands in the world, and it’s no accident either.
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