Blogs
Executive Insight: Leverage ENERGY STAR To Create New Benefits For Your Business
Leverage incentive programs today to win with ENERGY STAR products
Independent Retailers
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group, STORIS Extend 25-Year POS Partnership
STORIS named as a Nationwide approved Point of Sale provider
Blogs
Top 3 Selling Tips For Home Theater Tech
Industry experts reveal how to get your home theater customers to say 'yes'
Another View
Another View: How Inventory Financing Benefits Your Business
Inventory financing can oftentimes provide a lifeline to independent retailers
Blogs
Using Visual Communications To Meet Consumer Shopping Expectations
In-person shopping bounced back in a big way in 2022, growing faster than e-commerce for the first time in decades
Blogs
Executive Insight: Finding Success In 2023: Leaning Into Flexibility
2023 may be a good time to reframe your relationship with the word flexibility
Industry
The Consumer Technology Business In 2022: A Return To Normalcy?
As the impact of the pandemic and supply chain problems fade, and even considering lingering economic uncertainty, a sense of normalcy seems to have...
Buying Groups
Nationwide Hosts Service Leaders Network Virtual Conference
Three-day virtual event provided unique access to manufacturers, vendors, parts distributors and service trade groups.
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Crash And Burn-Out: Tips For Creators To Prevent Burnout And Breakdown
Tips and tricks to help prevent burnout and keep creators time focused
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Another View: 5 Ways To Show Empathy And Loyalty In A Digital-First World
How can we add a human element to the digital consumer journey?
Blogs
Executive Insight: Getting Into A “Day 1” Mindset
What would you do differently if you just bought your business today?
Another View
Another View: What Can Retailers Expect This Holiday Shopping Season?
Will consumers open their wallets to independent retailers this holiday season?
Blogs
This Holiday Shopping Season, Retailers Need To Play The Long Game
Understanding consumer buying patterns can help you serve your shoppers better this season
Retailing
Howard’s Opens Experience Center At Orange County Market Place
Independent appliance retailer continues Southern California Growth Initiative
Another View
Last Minute Holiday Prep: What Dealers Are Doing Differently This Season
Just like the Grinch discovered, the holidays come no matter what we do. What are retailers doing differently this season to meet their customer's...
Research
Now Available – 2022 TWICE Retailer Reports
Reports with exclusive analysis available for purchase at new official Swoogo storefront
Appliances
Sharp Goes Virtual With New 3D Virtual Kitchen Showroom
Virtual kitchen seeks to replicate the in-store shopping experience online with in-depth, interactive access to Sharp kitchen appliances
Blogs
Talking Points: How the Buy Now, Pay Later Model Can Help You Grow Your Business
How ‘buy now, pay later’ models can help you not just grow your business but grow your long-term customer base faster than ever
Retailing
Esports: How Retailers Can Score High Sales
What are esports, and can retailers provide the gear their customers are seeking?
Accessories
Gaming In Retail: Trends To Watch
Gaming is a way of life, and your customers engage in it more than you know. What trends do retailers need to know so...
Blogs
Executive Insight: Hold Your Opinion
A simple trick to make better decisions by keeping your sense of personal pride on the sidelines
Blogs
Building An Outdoor Kitchen – 10 Things To Know First
Cooking outdoors can be a dream come true when you follow these pro tips
Blogs
The Inevitable Social Commerce Boom: How To Benefit From It
Placing real content creation at the heart of everything can help you take advantage of this expanding market
Another View
Another View: Building Customer Loyalty Online Never Stops
Building devoted customer loyalty in the digital environment takes time and continuous nurturing
Blogs
Insights For The 2022 Holiday Season
Q&A With Mike French, Vice President of Partnerships at Digital River
Another View
Another View: Alternative Payment Methods Are Here To Stay
"Don’t fumble the sale away to the “other guys” simply because you were unable to let the customer give you their money how they...
Industry
Consumer Tech 2022: The State of the Industry
How are manufacturers and retailers holding up under multiple supply chain, product and component shortages, the Great Resignation, distribution backlogs, fuel prices, and inflation/recession...
CTA
CTA Says Smartphones, Smart Home Up; TVs, Laptops Down For 2022
Industry sales and revenue are expected to decline slightly this year as sales snap back to pre-pandemic levels, as manufacturers and retailers continue to...
Blogs
How Retailers Are Staying Ahead Of The Increase In Fraud
Information, collaboration and technology are key
Another View
Another View: 5 Reasons Independent Retailers Should Be Excited Right Now
Despite challenges, there are so many opportunities for independent retailers to continue to offer great solutions to consumers in need
Another View
New Stats Show How Much Of Your Job Really Is A Waste Of Time
Your company could be losing millions in wasted time
Retailing
Many firms Are Following Elon Musk’s Tough Stance On Working From Home
Almost a quarter of firms have returned to full-time office work
Another View
What Digital Payment Methods Do You Need To Adopt In 2022?
Don’t leave money on the table, evolve and grow your digital payment methods today
Blogs
How Adopting More Payment Options Can Boost Business Performance
Know which payment options to offer consumers
Retailing
PayPal Is Gearing Up For A Fight With Apple In Buy Now, Pay Later
PayPal launches new Pay Monthly BNPL offering
Buying Groups
Buying Groups: Why – And Why Not – To Join One
Buying groups are a key to succeeding in the modern independent retailer world. But why would you want to join one?
Blogs
Apple Pay Later: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know about Apple Pay's newest feature, Apple Pay Later
Another View
Another View: Smart Home Tech Support For Appliance Retailers And Builders
Aligning with tech support partners can provide new revenue opportunities and highlight the customer experience
Another View
Study: Consumers Trust Local Businesses Over Internet-Only Brands
With a higher level of trust comes a greater expectation of exceptional service
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Another View: The Biggest Lie In Retail
Customers will remain loyal as long as it’s convenient