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2 Things That Stifle Creativity, According to an Almost Billionaire
“One of the greatest enemies of creativity is too much time and money.” Find out who spoke these wise words along with practical takeaways.
Electronics, Appliance Stores Drive Total Retail Sales Growth in October
The October edition of the report showed that retail sales were up 0.4 percent from September – a slight cool off from the 0.8 percent gains a month prior – to $718.9 billion. That figure, though, represented a 2.3 percent increase from October 2023.
First-Time Host San Antonio Promises Texas-Sized PrimeTime for Nationwide Marketing Group Members
San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas, will be the site for the 64th edition of PrimeTime, March 15-18. Registration for the show is now open.
Opportunities Abound as 328 American Freight Appliance & Furniture Stores Begin Liquidation
Details on the Franchise Group, Inc. bankruptcy, American Freight store closures and how this news impacts Independent retailers.
5 Facts and Trends to Help You Prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Week
Did you hear that collective exhale across the country last week? With the election officially behind us and attention firmly on the final few weeks of the year, if feels like we’re back to our regularly scheduled economic activity ahead of the holidays. And with...
Empowering Future Leaders at High Point: Reflecting on WithIt Student Mentoring Day in High Point
NMG’s own Dana Helms shares her experience speaking to students about her career in home furnishings on WithIt’s Student Mentoring Day.
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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
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.
209: Tip Top Furniture’s Mother-Son Duo Shares Secrets to Sustained Success
Founded by Ken Dudley in 1978, Tip Top Furniture in Freehold, New York, has seen three generations of Dudley’s take their place at the head of the family business. Currently run by Donna Mae, she and son Colby sat down for an interview during PrimeTime to talk about the keys to their multi-generational success and how they manage to merchandise a store that – at 35,000 square feet – can truly hold the entire population of Freehold.
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.
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