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Independent Thinking is a publication for the Members of Nationwide Marketing Group. New issues are published for each PrimeTime.
Second COVID-19 Survey Shows Independent Retailers Are Taking Serious Steps to Prevent Spread of Disease
Follow-up results show that more retailers are implementing measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus — and investing in their digital platforms.
Nationwide Marketing Group Survey Paints First Picture of Independent Retail Landscape, Post COVID-19 Outbreak
Survey data shows that nearly all independent retailers will modify their operating plans in some way, while more than half say business hasn’t been impacted — yet.
Nationwide Marketing Group Creates Coronavirus Resource Center for Independent Retail Channel
The collection of best practices and resources aims to guide independent retail business owners through the coronavirus crisis.
Small Business Paycheck Protection Program Overview
The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities.
How to Make the Most of Working from Home
With millions of Americans suddenly having to adjust to working from home, here are four realistic things small business owners can do to help employees — and themselves — make the most of this situation.
Here’s What the $2 Trillion CARES Act Does for Small Businesses
With the CARES Act signed into law, small business owners will have access to some $377 billion in emergency grants, forgivable loans and more.
15: How Consumer Electronics Will Become the Heart of the Home
In some ways, it’s already the case. But at PrimeTime in Houston, Lee McDonald, director of CE for Nationwide, talks about how CE will become the heart of consumers’ homes.
14: What’s a Giant Inflatable T-Rex Doing in a Selden, Kansas Furniture Store?
Oh, that’s just Renee Spresser, owner of Paul’s Furniture continuing a hilarious video series she’s created to brilliantly market her business in the town of 200. Spresser was recently honored with a Synchrony Pillar Award and joined the podcast from PrimeTime in Houston to share her story.
Member Spotlight: Webb’s Home Store
As a truly small-town retailer, Webb’s Home Store has to be nimble in its strategy. In that regard, Owner Grant Webb has learned to embrace innovation.
A Major Milestone: NMG and Members Hit 1 Million Meals Packed for No Child Hungry
In November 2019, as the Nationwide Week of Giving was in full swing, that movement saw the 1,000,000th meal of the partnership between NMG and No Child Hungry packed and sealed.
Member Spotlight: Royal Flooring
The quick and exponential growth that Urbandale, Iowa-based retailer Royal Flooring has experienced is no accident. Co-owner Johnnie Kennell shares some of his secrets to success.