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The Benefits of Selling the Outdoor Category for Independent Retailers
There are myriad reasons why independent retailers ought to consider diversifying their product offerings. One category that can help spice up your floor — and add margin into your mix — is outdoor product.
Do You Know What Your Company is Worth?
If someone asked you, ‘What is your company’s monetary value?’ would you be able to accurately answer them? The answer is a critical component of any successful succession plan.
WATCH: Customer Obsessed Minutes
Dive into bite-sized clips from the Customer Obsessed member panel during Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime event in Dallas.
3 Biggest Stats from NKBA’s Independent K&B Showroom Study
The Nationwide Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) gathered insights from 158 different independent showroom dealers, 142 designers and 750 homeowners for its first-ever study on the current and future state of independent K&B showrooms.
How New Federal Energy Standards Could Affect Home Appliances
With the Department of Energy looking to implement much more stringent regulations on the gas range category, AHAM offers a glimpse at what the changes could mean for consumers and appliance manufacturers.
Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group Makes Impactful Debut at InfoComm 2023
Nationwide Marketing Group’s new commercial integration arm enables dealers to connect, collaborate and transform their businesses.
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128: Don’t Let the News Fool You on CE Retail
Unlike their Big Box counterparts, Independent dealers in the consumer electronics industry — especially Members of Nationwide Marketing Group — are doing well. Are there challenges? Of course. But there’s plenty to be excited about in the CE retail industry.
127: Recapping Regional Member Meetings with Mike Whitaker
We love getting out and seeing our Members whenever we get the chance. Waiting six months in between PrimeTime shows just doesn’t cut it anymore, which is why Nationwide recently held its second slate of Regional Member Meetings. This past June, we had stops in Minneapolis, Sacramento, Philadelphia and Indianapolis. Nationwide’s Mike Whitaker jumps into the podcast to talk about all the great networking and education that took place.
126: Catching Up with Kelly’s Home Center
Over the last few years, Kelly’s Home Center has seen its retail footprint grow. We talk with second- and third-generation owners Jeff and Scott Kelly about the business, what’s working, and what they’ve learned through their acquisitions.
125: Upgrading the Cooking Experience with Cooksy
Launched at KBIS 2022, Cooksy is an innovative gadget that’s designed to be your digital sous chef. Andreas Hansen, part of the Cooksy team, shares what excites him about getting the product into the Independent retail channel.
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