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A Rebalancing Year for Independent Retailers
In the wake of the pandemic-driven disruptions through 2020 and 2021, the retail industry hoped that 2022 would bring a return to something close to normalcy.
The Value of Human Resources in Retail
A well-thought-out Human Resources strategy can add value across any organization, including retail. So, let’s build one!
Nationwide Marketing Group, No Child Hungry Offer Aid to Those Impacted by Crisis in Turkey and Syria
Following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, Nationwide Marketing Group and No Child Hungry have quickly mobilized to send meals, hygiene kits and more to impacted families and children.
Vinyl Is Back On Top
For the first time in 35 years, consumers purchased more vinyl records than CDs in a given year, according to RIAA data.
Ready to Join the Renovation Nation?
There’s a path into the kitchen (and bath) renovation business that is very much attainable for today’s appliance retailers.
A Look at Some Outdoor Living Trends for 2023
Three outdoor trends will strongly impact a retailer’s ability to have success in the space this year. Let’s dive into each.
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100: Memorable Moments on the Independent Thinking Podcast
This week marks a major milestone for our Independent Thinking Podcast — 100 episodes! It’s been an incredibly fast two years of publishing interviews, so we’re taking a second to pause and reflect on some of our favorite sound bites.
99: What’s Ahead for Consumer Tech Retail in 2022?
Nationwide Marketing Group’s VP of Consumer Electronics Lee McDonald looks back on a humbling 2021 and projects what’s to come for the industry in 2022.
98: NetSuite Chats On Enterprise Resource Planning Platforms
Chris Benner, vertical product manager for retail at Oracle NetSuite, provides an overview on the world of enterprise resource planning platforms. NetSuite, a Nationwide vendor partner, provides retailers with the tools they need to efficiently run their businesses and provide a seamless experience for their customers.
97: Are You Offering Alternative Payment Options?
Consumers have myriad options available to them when it comes to paying for goods. Gone are the days of just cash and checks. To wrap our heads around all of the alternative payment options available today, we sat down with Nationwide’s VP of Business and Financial Services Chris Kirk.
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