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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!

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.

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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.

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247: Synchrony Sets the Stage for What Retailers Should Expect, and How to Succeed, in 2025

247: Synchrony Sets the Stage for What Retailers Should Expect, and How to Succeed, in 2025

Before we get too deep into the calendar year, we wanted to take some time to sit down with Synchrony Financial to help set the stage for 2025. Dave Marsh, general manager for the brand, dives into some of the more important economic indicators as well as the programs and services retailers should tap into to be successful in the new year.

246: A Year-End Economic Recap, a Brief Look Ahead, and Deep Dive Into Waterfall Programs with Wells Fargo

246: A Year-End Economic Recap, a Brief Look Ahead, and Deep Dive Into Waterfall Programs with Wells Fargo

With the end of the year fast approaching, we take a moment – with the help of Wells Fargo’s Steve Jermier – to look back at how the retail industry (and economy) ultimately performed in 2024, and look ahead to next year. Steve also gives an overview on the resources available to set retailers up for success in the new year, including waterfall programs.

245: Experience Running Retail and as a Vendor Partner Makes Adam Fain’s New Role at NMG the Perfect Fit

245: Experience Running Retail and as a Vendor Partner Makes Adam Fain’s New Role at NMG the Perfect Fit

It can be difficult to truly understand what it means to run an independent retail business unless you’ve actually been in the trenches and done the dirty work. Same could be said about working on the manufacturing side of the business, if we’re being fair. Adam Fain, who recently joined the NMG field team, has experience on both sides of the business and brings that unique perspective to the group and our members.

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.

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