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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.
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152: An Outdoor Overview with NMG’s John Laing
PrimeTime in Orlando this past August saw one of the largest and most-impressive Outdoor experiences to date. Nationwide Marketing Group’s Director of Appliances and Outdoor John Laing, who led the charge to bring that space to life, reflects on the experience, details what attendees can expect at PrimeTime in Dallas (March 25-28), and provides other outdoor updates.
151: On the Luxury Appliance Experience with Middleby Residential
As the calendar flipped to 2023, Nationwide Marketing Group formally launched a partnership with Middleby Residential. Home to some of the leading names in the luxury appliance and outdoor categories, Middleby Residential keeps a finger on the pulse of the luxury retail experience.
150: Into the Metaverse with ReadySet
Ahead of their appearance in a new Metaverse pavilion at the NRF Big Show, ReadySet dives deep into the world of virtual reality commerce. ReadySet CEO Steve McLean shares an overview of the Metaverse concept and helps independent retailers explore the ins and outs of the next-gen version of e-commerce.
149: A 2022 Recap
The year 2022 was a busy one for the Independent Thinking Podcast. Over the past 48 weeks (or episodes), we’ve gathered 1,516 minutes worth of conversations with our Members, Vendor Partners, industry professionals, trade media friends and our own Nationwide Marketing Group family. On this final episode of the year, we try to whittle those conversations down to one brief recap.
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