Read about this year’s trending products from top vendors in various categories, specifically in the independent retail space.
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Understanding Today’s Programmatic Media Landscape: Opportunities, Action Items, and Strategic Insights to Optimize Toward Business Outcomes for Local and Regional Advertisers
Learn why programmatic advertising through CTV, streaming audio and retargeting helps local businesses, and how to leverage AI tools, transparency, and measurable outcomes for effective campaigns.
The U.S. DOE Announced Almost a Dozen State IRA Launches; How Can Independent Retailers Prepare?
Read about 6 examples of state launches, the implication to retailers and how larger states are leveraging existing energy efficiency programs.
Retail Revolution or Transformation? It’s All About AI in 2025
Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential priority for Independent retailers. Learn about 7 practical ways to utilize AI.
Member Spotlight: EDS TV
As we learn from EDS TV, evolving in business is anything but simple. It takes time, intuition, trial and error and a whole lot of grit.
Member Spotlight: DEWS Appliance, Heating & Cooling, Parts
While the “it” in “DEWS Has It” certainly refers to the retailer’s inventory of appliances, the DEWS it-factor goes far beyond the product.
Member Spotlight: Tucson Appliance
In a world where memorable customer service experiences are often negative, giving customers a positive encounter is truly remarkable.
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231: How a Navy SEAL’s Mindset Can Influence Independent Retail
Dave Mancino knew the stats full well when he opted to join the Navy SEALs. Only 15-20 percent of applicants end up making it through the training. He shared his story – and advice – with independent retailers at PrimeTime, and the message was one that resonated on more levels than we could have imagined.
230: Jon Dorenbos Shares the Secrets Behind His Infectiously Positive Outlook on Life
Former NFL long snapper turned magician and motivational speaker Jon Dorenbos has an incredible story that’s filled with unbelievable peaks and valleys. Fresh off of the PrimeTime Main Stage, Dorenbos sat down to dive deeper into his past, how magic saved his life, and the tools he uses to maintain his positive perspective on life.
229: NMG’s Nick Burnett on the Power of Pursuing a Passion and Connecting with Your People
What’s the saying, if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life – right? That’s something Nick Burnett, NMG’s HR Business Partner, has put to practice in recent years, transitioning into a new role in a new business vertical within NMG. His story – an awesome one in and of itself – should resonate on many levels with independent retailers.
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.
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