Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2015 58 B U Y I N G G R O U P N E W S I t is no secret that the demise of a large big box retailer in our industry has left considerable market share up for grabs. Are you prepared for your share as an independent retailer? As you consider this, we invite you to discover the assets and tools Nationwide Marketing Group offers members. Our members remain strong, gaining share in their marketplace as it becomes available. How? They deploy all of the marketing assets necessary to attract existing and soon to be previous Sears customers into their stores. Perhaps the best perk of membership in the Nationwide Marketing Group is that we're all about the ease of execution. At Nationwide, leveraging the varied and critical marketing assets is as easy as just saying yes, as our team stands ready to handle asset execution, allowing you to completely focus on running your business. Unlike Nationwide's members, other independents may not be as prepared. Here is your chance to see what we're all about. Be on the lookout for a print piece in the mail, which highlights our many different member services. In the coming weeks, you will receive additional video pieces, diving a little deeper into Nationwide's communication network, education programs, marketing resources and why our independents are winning. You'll see just how easy it is to take advantage of Nationwide's services. We know how to prepare you for share. Are you ready to join us? All across the country, the "buy local" initiative is gaining momentum, and we at Nationwide Marketing Group couldn't be more thrilled. After all, it's how we got our start back in 1973 with a handful of locally owned, appliance dealers joining forces to better compete against the national chains. Although we've grown into a $15-billion dollar business today, our focus remains the same: finding new and better ways to help locally owned, independent businesses— like yours—compete in a crowded and ever changing marketplace. Nationwide's 3,700 members have spent many years and millions of dollars building their brand in their markets. We couldn't be more proud to support them in their efforts and are honored they have made us the largest marketing group in the industry. Nationwide's exclusive PrimeTime! events are unmatched in the industry for information, education, networking and deals. PrimeTime! is the industry's premier buying show and strategic member conference for independent appliance, furniture, electronics, specialty electronics, custom installation and rent to own dealers. Twice a year, thousands of our members and vendors gather together to network and take advantage of unrivaled deals, millions in Cash Back Now savings and the latest in business education. PREPARE FOR SHARE Don't miss our next PrimeTime!, March 8—11, 2015, in Dallas, Texas. The focus of this event will be to prepare our Members with the tools and resources they will need to increase share in their markets. Join us at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, for 3 days filled with must-see seminars, social networking events and the most competitive deals from the biggest brands in the industry. VIsit www.nationwideprimetime.com. RO NATIONWIDE MARKETING GROUP HELPS MEMBERS "PREPARE FOR SHARE"

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