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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JULY 2020 26 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 Nationwide Marketing Group announced today that it is moving PrimeTime, its bi-annual business conference and trade show for independent retailers originally scheduled for August 2020, to later in the year. The event will now be held Oct. 18-21, 2020, at the Venetian / Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas. "Our Member Experience team has spent a lot of time during the past two months talking with members and vendor partners about their business operations in the wake of coronavirus – including their thoughts about PrimeTime," says Tom Hickman, Nationwide's president and chief member advocate. "And what we've heard time and time again is that they want to come to PrimeTime. They want to network with their peers. They want to learn from each other. They want to take part in world-class educational opportunities. And we want that, too. But due to the restrictions currently in place, we felt that it was in everyone's best interests to delay PrimeTime until October. "Moving PrimeTime to October provides us with several benefits, including more time to fine-tune safety protocols and better inventory opportunities from our vendor partners," Hickman adds. "But, most importantly, it is simply the right thing to do." Melissa Stenson, Nationwide's vice president of member experience who oversees PrimeTime, says the Venetian has crafted a comprehensive reopening plan that includes more frequent cleaning protocols and social distancing requirements to protect guests against coronavirus. The Nationwide team will continue to work closely with the Venetian staff to implement these protocols for PrimeTime attendees. "The health and safety of our members, our vendors and our employees are paramount," Stenson says. "We will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities as it relates to mass gatherings and look forward to welcoming the Nationwide network to Las Vegas in October." The group is also exploring additional opportunities for PrimeTime to accommodate members who either cannot travel or are wary of attending an in-person event, including a potential virtual component for Nationwide Learning Academy sessions and trade show visits, and longer buying windows. More information will be shared as it becomes available. Visit www.nationwideprimetime.com for up-to-date information. MODERN METAL New Zoe vanity brings bold style and storage to spare Introducing the Furniture Guild's newest design, the Zoe, a beautiful Mid-Century Modern vanity that features stunning metal accents and clever storage solutions. Inspired by the popular Josie vanity, the Zoe includes distinctive metal trim that surrounds the single drawer face, metal finger pulls, and handcrafted metal feet with connecting rods. Designed to be both smart and stylish, the Zoe provides ample storage for bathroom necessities while creating a dramatic focal point for any décor. The ingenious drawer-in-drawer storage system features a full-height drawer face that conceals a split interior with a deep bottom drawer and a shorter, pullout version above. The standard interior for the Zoe vanity matches the exterior but can be upgraded to a handsome walnut finish with optional interior light, glass dividers and inserts, and a hair dryer holder. The Zoe vanity is amazingly versatile and may be customized to suit individual needs. Available in standard sizes from 24" to 72" wide with five different configurations, the vanity comes in both wall mounted and freestanding installations. With more than 20 standard panel finishes and eight metal finishes, the Zoe allows customers to make their vanity truly their own. For a small upcharge, customers can re-size the Zoe if needed or choose custom color finishes. The Zoe is available with a choice of five countertops as well as matching mirrors, linen cabinets and medicine cabinets. In keeping with The Furniture Guild's heirloom-quality standards, each Zoe vanity is made to order by skilled craftsmen and artists with no assembly line production. The company is known for its impeccable quality and its stringent environmental standards. Each furniture piece is crafted from FSC certified hardwood and incorporates a 3/4" purebond formaldehyde-free furniture grade plywood. All finishes are GREENGUARD certified for indoor air quality, and their Guildstone countertops are made from 60% organic products. For more information about the Zoe or other products from the brand, please visit www.furnitureguild.com or call 1-888-479-4108 for dealer locations. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] RO

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