An overview of back-to-college spending predictions for 2024 and how these insights impact Independent retailers.
The latest
5 Stats That Show How Important Independent Retail Is to the Local Economy
A quick look at five compelling statistics that show how important and impactful independent retail businesses are within their local communities.
FTC Votes to Block Mattress Firm-TSI Merger
In it’s 5-0 decision, the FTC alleged that the proposed $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm would give TSI, the world’s largest mattress supplier and manufacturer, the “ability and incentive” to suppress competition.
How to Market Your Business to Rental Property Owners: 7 Effective Strategies for Success
Is your business actively marketing to rental property owners? If not, you should be — and here are 7 effective strategies to help!
Former NFL Player Turned World-Class Magician Jon Dorenbos to Keynote PrimeTime
Former NFL Pro-Bowler turned renowned keynote speaker and magician Jon Dorenbos will bring his inspiring story and incredible magic act to PrimeTime this August.
Nationwide Marketing Group and Zephyr Launch Unique Partnership Agreement
The partnership makes Zephyr a preferred vendor for NMG members with its performance-driven, technology-focused ventilation options and specialty kitchen appliances.
Leveraging the Power of Reddit for the Independent Channel
A deep dive into Reddit as a social sharing platform and how Independent retailers can use it to gain insights and build community.
Follow NMG
YouTube
Independent Thinking Podcast
184: Class Is In Session with NMG’s Director of Education and Training Shawn Ashby
Coming off of his first full PrimeTime season, we sit down with Nationwide Marketing Group’s Director of Education and Training Shawn Ashby. We dive into his passion for educating audiences, his plans for the Nationwide Learning Academy, early preparations for the program in Las Vegas and much more.
183: Diving Into Pricing and Promotional Trends with Gap Intelligence
During PrimeTime in Nashville, NMG’s consumer electronics retailers had the opportunity to hear from Gap Intelligence, a data analytics firm that tracks pricing and promotional trends across myriad product categories – mainly focused on CE right now. Scott Peterson, a senior analyst at Gap, spent time after the session diving deeper into their work and how they get it done.
182: TCL’s Bruce Walker Talks Big Screens and the NFL Partnership
TCL has regularly pushed the envelope in the screen business – it’s how the brand became one of the fastest growing in North America over the past decade. But, as Product Evangelist Bruce Walker tells us, it’s more than just the technology that’s catching people’s attention these days.
181: NMG’s Chief People Officer Shares Tips to Help You Get HR Right
Human Resources can be a very tricky area for independent business owners to navigate, especially when trying to formalize the department. Nationwide Marketing Group’s Chief People Officer Kelley Kenner-Patridge, who helped establish the group’s own HR initiative, and her team are helping retailers take the proper steps to be successful in the realm of talent and employee relations.
Subscribe
Apple Podcasts
Spotify Podcasts
Google Podcasts
iHeart Podcasts
YouTube