Tech’s moving fast and so are the ways we work together. Let’s dive into some noteworthy trends shaping the business landscape this year and how you can use them to give your organization an edge.
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Las Vegas Winter Market provided a great opportunity for all members of the furniture and mattress industry to reflect on the year that was, look ahead and get excited about some of the new trends hitting the market.
Control4 Leans On Support as a Service to Innovate Custom Integration Industry
Control4 Connect and Assist are two new offerings from the SnapOne brand that look to free integrators up while providing recurring revenue opportunities.
Inflation Reduction Act: Moving from Concept to Active State Incentive Programs
While there hasn’t been much to report on the state-level rebate programs out of the Inflation Reduction Act, there has been a ton of work going on behind the scenes to ensure independent retailers have the tools and resources necessary to effectively support their customers once these programs go live.
Unlocking Growth: The Crucial Role of Inventory Finance for Independent Retailers
Inventory finance is a critical tool that independent retailers can use to free up dollars to support other areas of their business – in addition to many other added benefits.
Transparent Tech Seems To Be the Hot Trend Out of CES 2024
Transparent TV tech was the talk of CES 2024 with both Samsung and LG showing off near-consumer-ready product.
3 Things Independent Retailers Should Watch for at CES 2024
There’ve already been a number of announcements ahead of CES 2024 that are noteworthy for independent retailers across every major category. Most involve some implementation of artificial intelligence. But, let’s dive into them.
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148: A Walk Down Memory Lane with NMG’s Rick Weinberg
As he prepares to retire at the end of 2022, Nationwide Marketing Group SVP of Business Services Rick Weinberg recaps a 30-plus-year career with the organization — and an even longer stint serving the independent retail community.
147: Danby Talks Appliance Trends Heading Into 2023
Jim Estill, owner and CEO of small appliance maker Danby, highlights some of the trends the company is tracking as the calendar gets ready to flip into a new year.
146: How Beko Has Built a Culture Around Convenience and Health
The commitment to creating products that promote convenience and a healthier lifestyle for the consumer (and world) at Beko is one of the things that sets the brand apart.
145: Crafting a Compelling Story — and Badass Products — with Austere
As a brand in its infancy, Austere should’ve stood no chance against a raging pandemic. But Ghazarian and her team created such a compelling brand story — not to mention some seriously awesome product — that the business not only survived, but is thriving.
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