Retail
STORIS Introduces Its All-New Comprehensive Replenishment Tool
10.5 release has 30 features to help retailers streamline their operations
Independent Retailers
Another View
5 Essentials Customers Look For To Safely Shop In-Store
Your customers are ready to come back, but is your store?
Blogs
Executive Insight: Is The Future Of Tradeshows And Conventions Digital?
More questions remain than answers on what the return to live events will look like — or when it will happen
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Launches Refreshed Content Strategy
Updates to Media Center and new Independent Thinking newsletter to deliver fresh, targeted content to independent retailers
Another View
What The Top Voice Commands Of 2020 Tell Us About The Growth Of The Smart Home
Commands represent a major opportunity for retailers in their smart home demo area or when consulting with clients
Retail
Rent-A-Center Completes Acquisition Of Acima Holdings
Will allow consumers to enjoy the benefits of the Company’s flexible LTO solutions across e-commerce, digital, and mobile channels
Another View
Running A Better Business In Times Of Inventory Uncertainty
Tips on dealing with manufacturing delays and backorders
Industry
GBS Enterprises Rebrands As ProtectAll
New headquarters, executive leadership also announced
Buying Groups
AVB Marketing Heralds Next Wave Of Digital Innovation
AVB Marketing showcased 2021 initiatives during "The Full Stack" webcast
Retailing
Independent We Stand Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Pandemic draws attention to buy local movement for small businesses
CES
CES 2021 Panel: Future Of Contactless Shopping
Consumers and retailers adopting contactless shopping tech
TWICE Research Center
Now Available – 2020 TWICE Retailer Reports
Reports available for purchase at new official Swoogo storefront
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Partners With Bookkeeping And Tax Service Firm
Partnership with Jennifer Marcus of Frisco Bookkeeping and Tax Service to deliver various benefits, including bookkeeping, payroll, consulting, and training
Industry
Carrie Smith Named Howard’s New SVP/Chief Merchant
Smith returns to the Southern California independent appliance retailer in expanded role
Industry
New Executive Leadership Announced By Retailer Web Services
All executive team members promoted from within RWS
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Continues PrimeTime Format For First 2021 Show
In-person regional shows are being planned for later in the year
Audio
Executive Insight: Higher-End Audio Offers Opportunity To Dealers In 2021
Higher-end home audio solutions give dealers the opportunity to buttress themselves against the factors of Average Selling Price regression and COVID-era sales
Buying Groups
ProSource Introduces Suite Of HR Services
New program uses the ThinkHR platform and McQuaig Candidate Assessment Solution.
Another View
The Shift In Consumer Shopping Behaviors And Its Ramifications For Retailers
Insights into the changing shopping habits of the COVID-19 consumer
Buying Groups
BrandSource Partners With Uber Freight
Uber Freight uses real-time demand and driver availability to manage costs
Blogs
Executive Insight: Timing Is Everything
How to market emerging tech interfaces and not scare consumers
Financial
Why 55% Of Remote US Workers Could Face An Unexpected Tax Liability, And How It Can Be Avoided
More than half of Americans who have worked remotely due to coronavirus could fall foul of not updating their state tax withholding
Blogs
Executive Insight: Focusing On The Future: Retail Life After COVID-19
"Today’s retailers must strive to make investments in their business now, so they are prepared for whatever fresh challenges 2021 brings."
Buying Groups
Element Electronics Launching Connected Home Line For Nationwide Marketing Group Dealers
Alexa, Google assistant enabled smart home line available in Spring 2021
Distributors
LM Electronics Newest Member Of Catalyst AV Distribution Network
Brings coverage to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana markets
Industry
Magnolia Hi-Fi’s James Tweten Dead At 69
Former Magnolia A/V CEO remembered for his passion of A/V industry, love of life.
Appliances
Sharp’s New “4-U” Selections Bring The Savings Home
Full-kitchen appliance packages come with big bonuses, savings up to $3,200
Retailing
Free Webinar: “Inventory Management Strategies for Holiday Success,” presented by Square and SmartBrief
Free webinar for SMB owners happens Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2PM EDT
Retail
OnQ’s iPhone 12 Retail Security Brackets Available Now
Custom-fit, OnQ Dfi On-Demand brackets reach retailers in just a few days
Buying Groups
$100,000 Store Makeover To Be Given Away After Nationwide Virtual PrimeTime
Grand prize winner will be drawn and announced live on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Buying Groups
Google, AVB Marketing Tick Off Digital ‘To-Do’ List For Furniture Dealers
Complimentary webinar series open to the home furnishings industry
Buying Groups
Google, AVB Marketing Offer Digital Insights For Furniture Retailers
Complimentary webinar series kicks off Tuesday, open to all home furnishing retailers
Another View
Guest Post: Understanding The Next Generation Of Buyers
Millennials and Gen Z are already starting to reshape the appliance buying process
Buying Groups
Podium And Nationwide Marketing Group Announce Partnership
Interaction management platform tools help members capitalize on e-commerce growth
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Unveils A Work Of A.R.T.
Data tool can help determine the most popular price points that should be floored and help maximize profitability
Industry
Dynamic Marketing Inc. (DMI) To Host First-Ever Members-Only Virtual Fall Show
Show opens on September 14 & 15, 2020 for Independent Appliance and Electronic Retailers in the Northeast Hamilton Township, NJ
Another View
How To Make Videos Work Effectively For Your Small Business
Creating videos doesn’t have to be scary - it’s more affordable and easy than you think.
Buying Groups
United Appliances Servicers Association Is Newest BrandSource Partner
BrandSource members to benefit from discounted UASA membership and ASTI attendance
Another View
Business in the COVID-19 Era? ‘Challenging’
Overall consumer technology sales in 2020 is surprisingly good, depending on what you're selling and how you're selling it
Buying Groups
ProSource Adds 4 New Members In Q2 2020, Elevates 1 Member To Power Membership Level
New Membership Adds Over $27.5 Million Total New Revenue in 2020
Industry
How To Create Authentic Connections With Customers During COVID-19
Creating experience designs is an opportunity to reach audiences in a new way and connect a brand with real efforts for social good.
Blogs
Why The Future Of Call Centers Is Virtual: Considerations For A Customer Service Continuity Strategy
As more people purchase and use devices and services, the demand for customer and technology support services has also increased.