2023 was some sort of year, huh? With eyes on a fresh start (and growth) in 2024, here are some areas of your retail business that could use a little extra attention.
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Congrats to Our Partners Recognized with Best of KBIS Awards
With honorees spanning seven categories, the Best of KBIS Awards are intended to recognize the pioneers and trailblazers who are behind the most cutting edge and innovative products in the kitchen and bath industry.
The GE Appliances and Savant Partnership Might Be One of the Coolest Things to Come Out of KBIS 2024
Leveraging the expertise of both brands in their respective categories, GE Appliances and Savant are aiming to assist consumers in their personal journeys towards net zero energy or lower carbon emissions goals.
Unveiling the Digital Storefront: How and Why You Should Leverage an E-commerce Enabled Website
How imperative is it for independent retailers to have and maintain an e-commerce enabled website? We dive into why it’s an absolute must and how to ensure yours is effective.
Nationwide Marketing Group Represents Independent Retail on the Global Stage
During IFA 2023 conference and expo in Berlin, Germany, Nationwide Marketing Group CEO Tom Hickman was an invited participant on a panel that discussed how retail is evolving to provide consumers with engaging and immersive experiences.
Nationwide Marketing Group Names Mike Derro Head of Home Appliances Vertical
Following successful stints on the membership and merchandising teams, Derro turns his focus toward continued growth and development of Nationwide’s appliance category.
First Retail Sales Report of 2024 Has Mixed Bag of Results
What should we make of the first U.S. Census Bureau retail sales report of the year?
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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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