A new vendor partner for Nationwide Marketing Group, Therabody made their PrimeTime debut at the August 2024 show in Las Vegas. While there, we sat down with Darryl Cole, SVP of North American Retail for the brand, to dive into how appliance, furniture, bedding and consumer electronics retailers can work Therabody’s health and wellness messaging into their strategy.

What started as a group of retailers coming together to build a tool that could address some of their own delivery and installation challenges has grown into a major partner for the retail and service community in the form of DispatchTrack. We sat down with Co-founder Bob Bauer to talk about the growth of the service, how retailers can leverage their technology and more.

The team from No Child Hungry returned to the PrimeTime show floor in August. While there, we took the opportunity to sit down with Senior Vice President Mike Whitaker to get the latest on the meal packing initiative, other programs NCH has launched and the impact that giveback efforts can have on the businesses that participate.

Though making their PrimeTime debut this past August, Tereaux presented itself as a veteran in the space with a luxurious lineup and plan to help dealers tackle the booming outdoor entertainment category.

Tahira Dock Johnson, director of sales operations for Legacy Classic | Modern, joins us to talk about what’s new and exciting for their brand, how they’re helping drive traffic to independent dealers’ stores and more.

Outdoor entertainment really seemed to come into the fore during the last few years as consumers put effort into creating lively spaces outside the four walls of their homes. Yet, as Furrion National Sales Manager Aaron Mellow shared, there’s still plenty of education needed around this space – for both consumers and independent retailers.

When pursued with a proper plan, digital signage can have major, positive impacts on your retail business. We sat down with Lauren Hylarides to dive deeper into the topic of digital signage and how independent retailers can and should leverage this tech-powered platform.

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. 

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.

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.