See the list of top home appliance trends for 2025 in the kitchen and laundry categories — including innovations and lifestyle preferences.
Independent Thinking Magazine
Top Consumer Financing Trends and Insights
Read expert tips on flexible financing and prequalification from Wells Fargo, Synchrony, and Nationwide Marketing Group.
Economic Insights and the Independent Advantage
A look at expert predictions from Wells Fargo and Nationwide Marketing Group, along with tips to help the independent channel navigate tariffs.
2025–2026 Trends: Furniture & Bedding
Read about the latest mattress and bedding trends, along with new and ongoing trends in the furniture category this year.
2025–2026 Trends: Consumer Electronics
A look at the top TV trends in 2025, for gamers and sports fans, plus the top brand for everyday TV watching.
Building on a Legacy with Digital Tools and Strategy: DeWaard & Bode
Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) member DeWaard & Bode was around well before digital made its debut. Founded in 1946, “The Appliance & Mattress Giants” continue to build on a legacy of forward thinking through digital adoption and innovation. With three...
Navigate Digital Trends with Ease & Expert Guidance
We asked our Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) digital experts about top trends for 2025, and which ones are worth the hype. Here’s what they said: TREND: AI-Powered Personalization in E-Commerce “In 2025, AI-driven personalization is no longer a luxury — it’s...
The U.S. DOE Announced Almost a Dozen State IRA Launches; How Can Independent Retailers Prepare?
Read about 6 examples of state launches, the implication to retailers and how larger states are leveraging existing energy efficiency programs.
Retail Revolution or Transformation? It’s All About AI in 2025
Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential priority for Independent retailers. Learn about 7 practical ways to utilize AI.
Member Spotlight: EDS TV
As we learn from EDS TV, evolving in business is anything but simple. It takes time, intuition, trial and error and a whole lot of grit.
Member Spotlight: DEWS Appliance, Heating & Cooling, Parts
While the “it” in “DEWS Has It” certainly refers to the retailer’s inventory of appliances, the DEWS it-factor goes far beyond the product.
Member Spotlight: Tucson Appliance
In a world where memorable customer service experiences are often negative, giving customers a positive encounter is truly remarkable.
From Browsing to Buying: Optimizing In-Store Digital Experiences to Drive Sales
Learn how an in-store digital signage strategy can impact customer satisfaction and engagement to increase foot traffic and sales.
Make Energy Efficiency a Bigger Part of Your Story
The push for energy efficiency is something that plays a role in everyone’s lives, but the size of that role varies across countries, states, cities, communities and across families. And it’s
Member Spotlight: King’s/Great Buys Plus
There’s a saying about how, in the absence of data, opinions matter. For King’s Great Buys Plus, the key is ensuring they never have to lean on an opinion when there’s an abundance of data readily available.
How to Boost Outdoor Sales in Fall and Winter Months
Four key reasons why homeowners should consider purchasing outdoor living products out of season — to make the warmer months more enjoyable.
How to Thrive in a Challenging Economy
Despite the somewhat bleak outlook, there is no shortage of opportunity. With the right strategies in place, you can maintain your competitive edge and continue to thrive.
What Is a Waterfall Financing Program? And What Impact Will It Have on Your Business?
Waterfall financing sounds like a fun and exciting term, but we wanted to quickly help you understand what these programs help you accomplish as an Independent retailer, and what kind of impact they can have on your business.
Managing Your Company’s Online Reputation
What is online reputation management and why is it important? Let’s look at the what, why and how of managing your brand’s online reputation.
Member Spotlight: Howard’s
The team at Howard’s Appliance, TV & Mattress is passionate about product protection and its benefits to both customers and the bottom line.