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Hot Trends Spotted at Las Vegas Furniture Market for Summer 2025

See the top trends in both the furniture and bedding categories at this summer’s Las Vegas Furniture Market.

From July 4th to Prime Day: How Retailers Won in 2025

See how retailers performed during Amazon Prime Day and the July 4th promo period for 2025, along with exclusive insights on independent dealers.

Top Reasons Online Shoppers Abandon Cart — and How to Address Them

Learn the top 10 reasons shoppers don’t complete online purchases and 10 ways to increase the likelihood that they will.

Jesse Itzler to Headline Nationwide Marketing Group Mainstage at PrimeTime in Nashville

The serial entrepreneur, author, and endurence athlete is expected to deliver a high-energy, inspirational keynote to independent retailers.

Can BNPL Impact Credit Scores? A Look at FICO’s New Announcement

FICO recently announced plans to launch a new credit scoring model that will incorporate BNPL loans. Find out what this means for consumers.

4 Powerful Benefits of In-Person Networking

In our increasingly digital world, virtual networking may be the easiest choice, but the benefits of in-person networking are undeniable.

Early Activation and Digital Focus Drive Results in a Cautious Memorial Day Promo Period

NMG’s latest PriMetrix report reveals key shifts in shopping behavior and how Members are adapting with smarter, full-promo strategies 

Nationwide Marketing Group to Unveil New Showroom at Summer Las Vegas Market

New space creates strategic advantage for retailer growth through strong vendor relationships, networking opportunities and exclusive private label brand exposure.

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.

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213: A Furniture, Bedding and Outdoor Update with Jeff Rose

213: A Furniture, Bedding and Outdoor Update with Jeff Rose

It was a truly action packed PrimeTime for the NMG Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor team. At the end of it all, we caught up with Jeff Rose, VP of the division, to talk about the new vendor introductions, the first-ever tour offered to Members of the World Market Center campus and other trends impacting the furniture, bedding and outdoor industries.

212: How Much Better Can TVs Get? We Ask TCL That Very Question.

212: How Much Better Can TVs Get? We Ask TCL That Very Question.

The TV market is a truly fascinating one to follow. Screen sizes continue to get bigger and picture quality continues to get more vibrant and clearer. But how much better can these displays actually get? We sat down with Bruce Walker, product evangelist at TCL, to get a – ahem – clearer picture of what’s in store for TV technology.

211: Checking In with Chris Whitley and Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

211: Checking In with Chris Whitley and Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

A year in, we sat down with Chris Whitley to talk about the launch and growth of Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group and what’s ahead for his expanding network.

210: An Economic and Inventory Financing Overview with Wells Fargo

210: An Economic and Inventory Financing Overview with Wells Fargo

You can’t have a conversation about the retail industry without talking about the current status of the economy or where it’s heading. We did just that with Velicia Sutton, managing director and general manager for Wells Fargo. In addition, Velicia dives into the world of inventory financing and shares how independent retailers can leverage this available benefit to free up cash to focus on other areas of their business.

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