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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
Nationwide Marketing Group
Buying Groups
Nationwide Opens Social Media Assets and How-To-Guides To NMG Members For Free
Social Media Playbook and holiday graphic templates provide a free boost to NMG members’ social media marketing efforts.
Buying Groups
3 New Nationwide Vendor Partners Available To Boost Home Entertainment Experience
Austere, Enclave Audio and MantelMount complement one another in the at-home entertainment space.
TV
Furrion Rolls Out Aurora Line Of Outdoor TVs And Soundbars
Products available through Best Buy, Lowe’s, Nationwide Marketing Group, and B&H Photo
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Moves PrimeTime to Oct. 18-21, 2020
Bi-annual business conference and trade show will remain at the Venetian / Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas
Buying Groups
The Quarantine Effect On Outdoor Living
Having a simple product catalog and pricing is NOT enough.
Retailing
Downtown Sykesville, Md. Wins 2020 National Main Street Title
$25K “America’s Main Streets” cash prize to fund COVID-19 crisis recovery program
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Launches ShopSafe Promise To Aid Retailers In Recovery
Two free introductory webinar opportunities on Wednesday, June 3, at 1 p.m. EDT and Thursday, June 4, at 11 a.m. EDT.
Buying Groups
“Retailers Adjusting Well To Life Under Lockdown” New NMG Retail Survey Says
Mass adoption of digital and web services have helped conquer challenges of reduced hours and foot traffic
Buying Groups
TCL TVs, Home Comfort Products Now Available To Nationwide Members
Partnership brings America’s fastest-growing TV brand into the fold for Nationwide members
Buying Groups
Nationwide’s Inaugural Furniture Market Live Draws More Than 1,600 Registered Attendees
Online event designed to fill void from High Point Market cancellation
Buying Groups
Nationwide Opens Their Back to Business Hub To The Public
Public resource center aims to give dealers the tools they need to successfully reopen their businesses in the post-COVID era.
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Launches Series of State-Specific Webinars
Series to run from May 4 through May 7
Buying Groups
Cantrex Nationwide Proactive In Supporting Its Retailers
Group's four-pillar support plan strategy strengthens Canadian members
Retailing
Voting For America’s Main Streets Quarterfinalists Starts Today
Independent We Stand asks the public to vote online, determine semifinalists for $25K cash prize
Buying Groups
O’Rourke Sales Company, Nationwide Marketing Group Partner To Solve Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Challenges
Nationwide members will be able to buy masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and other safety equipment from O’Rourke Sales Company to safeguard customers and employees...
Buying Groups
First-Ever Furniture Market Live Is April 28-30 – Hosted By Nationwide Marketing Group
Online event designed to fill void created by postponement of High Point Market
Buying Groups
NMG: Latest Survey Shows Retailers Making The Shift To Digital As Foot Traffic Slows And States Close
Third quick-turn survey shows that, as local and state governments continue issuing shelter in place orders, retailers are turning their attention to their websites...
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Webinar On CARES Act Available Now On Demand
Covers the recently-passed relief bill and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Buying Groups
Nationwide Sponsors Free Webinar: Independent Insights On H.R. 6201 And CARES Act
The webinar is free, but pre-registration is required.
Buying Groups
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 virus — and investing in their digital platforms.
Buying Groups
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 uncertain times.
Distributors
Evolving The Retail Experience In The Age Of The Smart Home
How a combination of products and retail programs can help create the perfect smart home shopping experience
Buying Groups
Gorrie Partnership Helps Nationwide Members Merchandise the Connected Home Experience
Retail activation firm offers simplified yet engaging in-store experiences that can be catered to Nationwide members’ showrooms
Buying Groups
WIN: Women In Nationwide And WithIt Find Synergies In Helping Women Advance Professionally
WIN and WithIt, a women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, launch partnership at PrimeTime in Houston.
Retailing
5th Annual ‘Independent We Stand’ Main Street Contest Opens Feb. 24
All nominations and voting take place on MainStreetContest.com beginning at 10 a.m. EST on Feb. 24.
Buying Groups
Nationwide: Independent Retailers Are Thriving, It’s Time To Engage
Connected home, outdoor categories continue to grow exponentially
Buying Groups
Houston, We Have PrimeTime!
TWICE is live in Houston, TX to cover the 56th PrimeTime conference and expo
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Lets Members Save On Intuit QuickBooks Products And Services
“This new partnership with QuickBooks supports that goal and complements our already comprehensive POS offerings.”
Buying Groups
NMG’s PrimeTime Conference Begins Feb 9 In Houston, TX
Four-day business conference and trade show to feature deep dive on connected home and outdoor products, as well as an inspirational keynote address from...
Buying Groups
Jerry Honea Announces Retirement From Nationwide Marketing Group
Retirement is effective February 28, 2020
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Announces Google Nest Prime Retail Program for Members
Group-exclusive program, supported by Audio America, makes all Google Nest products available to Nationwide Members.
Buying Groups
The Integration Guide To Buying Groups: Group Mentality
Better margins are just one reason to join a buying group.
People
Melissa Stenson New Vice President of Member Experience For Nationwide Marketing Group
Stenson to explore new ways to increase member engagement and improve the overall member experience
Distributors
HTSN Partners With Séura To Bring The Entertainment Experience Outdoors
Adding Séura gives HTSN members access to their first outdoor TV manufacturer.
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Members Pack 1 Million Meals to Feed Hungry Children
International giveback effort by independent retailers supports No Child Hungry programs across the United States, Haiti and the Bahamas
Retail
Independent We Stand’s 2019 Indie Award Quarter-finalists Announced
New round of voting begins for winner of $25K prize package
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Announces Partnership with Resident Home
Nationwide members will have in-store access to all Resident Home brands, including bed-in-a-box leader Nectar Sleep.
Industry
Nationwide Marketing Group Welcomes Rob Stott As Manager of Corporate Communications
Stott tasked with developing new programming initiatives
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Announces Its Partnership With TYTUS Grills
Over 40 dealers signed up to sell TYTUS grills at PrimeTime in August.
Industry
WIN: $5,000 Donated To Dress For Success New Orleans By Women In Nationwide At PrimeTime
Gently used clothing and handbags also donated by PrimeTime attendees
Industry
Nationwide Primetime 2019 Attendees First To Preview New Enclave Audio High-Definition Wireless Audio Speakers
New speakers available in Q4 2019 ahead of the holiday season