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Q&A with J.D. Barksdale of Sherwood Bedding: Encore Effortless, Industry Trends, Consumer Insights, and More

Recently, NMG’s Director of Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor, Jeff Rose, sat down with Tim Riezinger from Sherwood Bedding to talk about the new Encore Effortless mattress, exclusively for Members of Nationwide Marketing Group. LISTEN to the full conversation here. ...

5 Key Takeaways from the 2025 Houzz & Home Study

A review of the 5 insights from the 2025 report for Independent retailers in the appliance or furniture categories, as well as Independent contractors in the residential market.

Nationwide Marketing Group’s 65th PrimeTime Set for Nashville — Registration Open for Members

A strong turnout is expected to boost impact and connection for the independent channel as NMG PrimeTime returns to Nashville in August 2025.

An Update on the ENERGY STAR Program

Reflections on the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award and current news on the ENERGY STAR Program as of May 2025.

What Is a Performance Fabric? Trends and Top Considerations for Choosing the Right Performance Features

Learn more about performance fabric, how this topic is trending in Google searches, and 7 considerations for choosing the right performance fabric.

Contactless Payments and Buy Now, Pay Later: Should Your Business Adapt?

Read more about two top payment trends for 2025 and key considerations for incorporating these options into your POS system and e-commerce platform. 

What Drove April’s Retail Success? Exclusive Insights from NMG’s Spring Promo Report

Get key insights on spring promotional performance and consumer purchase behavior for the Independent retail channel, powered by PriMetrix.

How Top-of-Bed Can Drive Bottom-Line Growth with HiEnd Accents

Learn why top-of-bed is more than an add-on, how to create the perfect bed display in 6 steps, and what’s trending for top-of-bed design.

Spring 2025 High Point Market Furniture Trend Report

Get the scoop on what was trending in showrooms at High Point Furniture Market for Spring 2025 — including colors, fabrics, and more.

Pro Tips for Taking Better Showroom Photos with Your Smartphone

Need help capturing high quality, professional photos of your retail store showroom — with your smartphone? Read these pro tips!

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Have You Updated Your Cybersecurity Plan Lately?

Have You Updated Your Cybersecurity Plan Lately?

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time than now to consider some of the risks related to cyberattacks and how you can protect your business.

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208: US EPA’s Dan Cronin Makes His First Visit to a PrimeTime, Highlights ENERGY STAR Program

208: US EPA’s Dan Cronin Makes His First Visit to a PrimeTime, Highlights ENERGY STAR Program

While with us in Las Vegas for his first experience at a PrimeTime event, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Program Manager Dan Cronin sat down for a podcast. Cronin recounted his experience at the show, talked about the just announced Partner of the Year Awards (of which, NMG was an honoree) and much more. 

207: Nastasi’s Shares the Secrets to Its Four Generations of Success

207: Nastasi’s Shares the Secrets to Its Four Generations of Success

The odds of a family-owned business making it past the second generation are never really great. So, the fact that Oaklyn, NJ-based Nastasi’s is currently a fourth-generation owned and operated independent retail store is simply miraculous.

206: A Deep Dive Into OneShop, NMG’s Simplified Digital Solutions Platform

206: A Deep Dive Into OneShop, NMG’s Simplified Digital Solutions Platform

Unveiled during PrimeTime in Las Vegas this week, OneShop is Nationwide Marketing Group’s revamped and upgraded digital solutions platform that’s tailored to the needs of the independent retail channel.

205: Powerhouse Alliance Talks Tech Trends and More

205: Powerhouse Alliance Talks Tech Trends and More

Powerhouse Alliance Executive Director Dennis Holzer dives into the world of distributor buying groups with us and talks about the trends in product and purchasing that they see on the distributor side of the business.

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