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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.

Member Feedback and the Power of Connection at the Heart of PrimeTime Nashville

Nationwide Marketing Group balances refreshed programming with popular staples to fuel synergistic growth at bi-annual event and expo.

Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions 

With the help of Google, artificial intelligence (AI) took over PrimeTime’s Digital Mainstage in Nashville. Titled “Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions,” the session opened with a short introduction by...

2025 Nashville PrimeTime Booth Award Winners

It’s tradition. During each PrimeTime expo, a panel of Nationwide Marketing Group employees walks the show floor to determine which exhibitors will win a Best Booth Award. Here’s the criteria used for our 2025 Nashville PrimeTime expo:  Exhibitors are automatically...

Nashville PrimeTime Keynote Recap: August 2025

PrimeTime is certainly no stranger to Nashville. This August, Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) was back in the ever-energetic Music City for our summer 2025 event and expo. 

Mattress University Reimagined: August 2025 PrimeTime Recap

Nationwide Marketing Group’s August 2025 PrimeTime event and expo debuted a new, three-part Mattress University format, featuring member-led breakout sessions.

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.

Top Product Trends at the PrimeTime Expo: August 2025

With 100+ vendors at NMG’s PrimeTime expo, we got a close look at what’s trending in appliances, furniture, electronics, and outdoor.

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...

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4 Practical Applications for AI as a Retailer

4 Practical Applications for AI as a Retailer

The discussion around AI in retail has been a difficult one for many different reasons. The tech continues to confuse people while not exactly doing itself any favors in the privacy and security department. A simple mindset-shift along with a review of some practical applications for AI could help change the narrative – and save your business time and money in the long run.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Set Records at Retail

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Set Records at Retail

Online retail sales surged during the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping weekend, setting new records in the U.S. In-store spending was up as well, while foot traffic was down.

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217: Howard’s Leans Into the Nature of Its Sales Team to Boost Its Product Protection Pitch

217: Howard’s Leans Into the Nature of Its Sales Team to Boost Its Product Protection Pitch

In an industry where the battle for margins enhancement is ongoing, something like product protection programs should be a no-brainer to business owners. But how you – and your sales team – approaches product protection with your customers can make or break the pitch. Howard’s is a great example of a retailer that understands what makes its sales team tick, and leaning into that to improve their attachment rates.

216: Their Startup Mentality Has Helped BEDGEAR Become One of the Fastest Growing Sleep Brands

216: Their Startup Mentality Has Helped BEDGEAR Become One of the Fastest Growing Sleep Brands

Founded in 2009, BEDGEAR has quickly become one of the fastest-growing performance sleep brands in the world, and it’s no accident either.

215: Understanding the Cost of Doing Business as an Independent Retailer

215: Understanding the Cost of Doing Business as an Independent Retailer

What if there was a way to benchmark your business against others in just about every aspect? That’s exactly what NMG’s new Cost of Doing Business study aims to solve.

214: Victrola Helps Bring Vinyl Back Into the Mainstream

214: Victrola Helps Bring Vinyl Back Into the Mainstream

Victrola is helping independent retailers capitalize on the resurgence of the record industry by offering innovative and modernized turntables. Don Inmon, head of product and brand there, dives into the category and their portfolio.

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