Giving a local icon’s sales a swift kick
As an iconic, family-owned retailer of western boots and apparel, Stages West in Pigeon Forge, TN, has held a special place in the hearts of New Heartland consumers for nearly half a century.
Situated near the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park – the most frequently-visited National Park in the country – it sees a daily influx of tourists as well as loyal locals.
The challenge was to find a way to maintain brand relevance in such a competitive, tourist-driven hotspot, while also building a robust e-commerce platform to complement its brick-and-mortar store.
Leveraging our deep understanding of what matters to the New Heartland consumer – and how those values influence buying behaviors – NHG is helping the brand revitalize their once-dated image. We spearhead all brand strategy and identity, all digital and traditional paid media, event planning, content creation, e-commerce, content creation, social media, private label extensions and more. All while optimizing analytics and performance across PPC/SEO, vendor co-op, and merchandising opportunities.
The result? In an over-saturated market that brings in over $1.5 billion a year in tourism, Stages West now accounts for a whopping 6% of all retail sales.
