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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!

A Recap of 2024 – 2025 (Q1) YOY Retail Sales for E-Commerce, Furniture, Appliances and Electronics

An overview of YOY retail sales in the U.S. for 2024 and Q1 of 2025, including graphs, expert analysis, and the role of digital strategy.

Retail Isn’t What It Used to Be: 3 Digital Game-Changers Over the Past 25 Years

A lot has changed in the world of retail over the past quarter century — but three digital advancements have really moved the needle.

One Surprising Reason YouTube is a Must-Use Marketing Tool in 2025

Is your business looking to target a variety of age groups? Read why YouTube is an ideal platform for organic and paid content.

Queen City Receives Presidential Award at Nationwide Marketing Group PrimeTime Event

The award recognition followed the official launch of NMG Gives, a formalized initiative to support the needs of children globally through local activations.

Nationwide Marketing Group Teams Up with J.B. Hunt to Launch Exclusive Freight Program for Furniture & Bedding Retailers

The collaboration includes specialized freight handling, exclusive discounts, and reliable delivery solutions for NMG independent retailers.

Business Succession and Exit Planning

As a business leader, protecting your company value and continued legacy is a major priority as you plan for retirement. These resources can help.

Nationwide Marketing Group’s March PrimeTime Event Leveled Up the Power of Connection

NMG PrimeTime in San Antonio, TX offered top economic, digital and retail insights for independent retail along with peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

High Point Market: Best Reasons to Attend & Tips to Navigate Like a Pro

Wondering if High Point Market is worth the trip? Read these top reasons to attend, plus tips for a smooth and optimized Market experience.

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Business Succession and Exit Planning

Business Succession and Exit Planning

As a business leader, protecting your company value and continued legacy is a major priority as you plan for retirement. These resources can help.

Digital Strategies for Retail Success

Digital Strategies for Retail Success

For independent retailers looking to launch or grow their online presence, these are the questions to ask before investing in any technology.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

244: EDSTV Opens Their Doors and Sheds Light on an Evolving Business

244: EDSTV Opens Their Doors and Sheds Light on an Evolving Business

To remain in business for nearly 40 years in the electronics and custom integration space, a business needs – and its people – need to understand what it means to evolve and adapt. That’s exactly what Jim Fossile, owner of EDSTV in the suburbs of Philadelphia, has done in a variety of ways.

243: Julie Burns Gives a Luxury Appliance Update and Talks About Monogram’s Creative Partnerships

243: Julie Burns Gives a Luxury Appliance Update and Talks About Monogram’s Creative Partnerships

A lot has transpired since Julie Burns, Executive Director of Monogram, was last on the podcast over three years ago! We dive into the current (and future) state of the luxury appliance market and look at some of the truly creative and innovative partnerships Monogram has launched over the past year. 

242: Bringing Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond a Single Month with NMG’s VP of Technology Bryan Aller

242: Bringing Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond a Single Month with NMG’s VP of Technology Bryan Aller

Cybersecurity is a topic that’s incredibly worthy of discussion no matter what month the calendar says it is, and that’s exactly why we sat down with NMG’s VP of IT & Technology Bryan Aller outside of October to talk about it.

241: NMG’s Frank Sandtner Shares the Latest Updates on ENERGY STAR and the Inflation Reduction Act

241: NMG’s Frank Sandtner Shares the Latest Updates on ENERGY STAR and the Inflation Reduction Act

It was a busy third quarter for the Business & Financial Services team, especially around the ENERGY STAR initiative and keeping members up to date on the Inflation Reduction Act.

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