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The Google Game Show You Didn’t Know You Needed to Watch
Google Shopping upped its game in 2024 — both figuratively and literally with an ad campaign centered around a celebrity game show.
3 Ways to Take Advantage of the Latest Google Lens Features
Google recently launched several updates to its image search feature, and that’s good news for retailers. Read how your business can benefit.
Home Appliances Bounced Back in a Big Way During Black Friday Period
If you’ve been following NMG’s promotional period reports, you’ve seen the momentum building in the home appliance retail segment. Independent retailers have been comping favorably, year-over-year, since the July 4th promo event, leading up to the Black Friday period, which ran from November 6 through December 4.
Netflix’s Live Tyson-Paul Fight Made a Statement about Streaming
What does Netflix’s debut into live streaming tell us about the future of traditional media, streaming platforms and the creator economy?
4 Practical Applications for AI as a Retailer
The discussion around AI in retail has been a difficult one for many different reasons. The tech continues to confuse people while not exactly doing itself any favors in the privacy and security department. A simple mindset-shift along with a review of some practical applications for AI could help change the narrative – and save your business time and money in the long run.
Does Playing Christmas Music in Stores Boost Sales?
A look at statistics on Christmas music and Christmas shoppers, with tips for a strategic approach to playing holiday music in your store.
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228: Recapping Summer Market in Las Vegas with NMG’s Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor Team
Coming off of a steamy week in Las Vegas, we sat down with Jeff Rose and Chad Fischer of NMG’s Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor team to recap their experience at the Summer edition of Las Vegas Market.
227: A Look at How the Home Appliance Industry is Tracking with NMG’s Mike Derro
We all know 2024 was going to be one heck of a rollercoaster, but how are things tracking? And what’s the outlook heading into the back half of the year? Mike Derro, SVP of Home Appliance for NMG, shares what he’s seeing and hearing across the channel.
226: The Property Brothers Jump Into the Mattress Industry with Scott Living by Drew & Jonathan
Drew and Jonathan Scott are best known for their work renovating and selling homes across a variety of shows on HGTV. The Property Brothers recently turned their attention to one particular room in the home – the bedroom – with the goal of helping consumers improve their sleep.
225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference
Nationwide Marketing Group’s Service Leaders Network recently hosted its fourth Virtual Service Conference, a unique event that provides training, education and networking opportunities for every aspect of a servicing dealer’s business. We sat down with Mark Pollitz, director of service for NMG, to see what he and the servicing community learned from the recent event.
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