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Top Consumer Financing Trends and Insights

Read expert tips on flexible financing and prequalification from Wells Fargo, Synchrony, and Nationwide Marketing Group.

Economic Insights and the Independent Advantage

A look at expert predictions from Wells Fargo and Nationwide Marketing Group, along with tips to help the independent channel navigate tariffs.

2025–2026 Trends: Furniture & Bedding

Read about the latest mattress and bedding trends, along with new and ongoing trends in the furniture category this year.

Member Feedback and the Power of Connection at the Heart of PrimeTime Nashville

Nationwide Marketing Group balances refreshed programming with popular staples to fuel synergistic growth at bi-annual event and expo.

Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions 

With the help of Google, artificial intelligence (AI) took over PrimeTime’s Digital Mainstage in Nashville. Titled “Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions,” the session opened with a short introduction by Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) CMO, Aaron...

2025 Nashville PrimeTime Booth Award Winners

It’s tradition. During each PrimeTime expo, a panel of Nationwide Marketing Group employees walks the show floor to determine which exhibitors will win a Best Booth Award. Here’s the criteria used for our 2025 Nashville PrimeTime expo:  Exhibitors are automatically...

Nashville PrimeTime Keynote Recap: August 2025

PrimeTime is certainly no stranger to Nashville. This August, Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) was back in the ever-energetic Music City for our summer 2025 event and expo. 

Mattress University Reimagined: August 2025 PrimeTime Recap

Nationwide Marketing Group’s August 2025 PrimeTime event and expo debuted a new, three-part Mattress University format, featuring member-led breakout sessions.

2025–2026 Trends: Consumer Electronics

A look at the top TV trends in 2025, for gamers and sports fans, plus the top brand for everyday TV watching.

Top Product Trends at the PrimeTime Expo: August 2025

With 100+ vendors at NMG’s PrimeTime expo, we got a close look at what’s trending in appliances, furniture, electronics, and outdoor.

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2 Strategies for Improving Your Employees’ Cybersecurity Habits

2 Strategies for Improving Your Employees’ Cybersecurity Habits

Take it from a cyberattack victim, protecting your business is worth it. John Sileo, who’s story was dramatized by Hollywood in the movie ‘Identity Thief,’ shares some advice to help employees understand the impacts of their cybersecurity decisions.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

169: An Oasys Summit Debrief

169: An Oasys Summit Debrief

At the tail end of the first-ever Oasys Summit, we sat down with the Director of Oasys Hank Alexander to get his near-immediate reaction to the event. And, beyond the Summit, Hank covers what’s next for the group in the lead up to CEDIA Expo this fall.

168: Diving Into Nationwide’s New Region Realignment with Patrick Maloney

168: Diving Into Nationwide’s New Region Realignment with Patrick Maloney

Earlier this month, Nationwide Marketing Group unveiled a new streamlined structure for its field team, which resulted in the creation of several new regions. We dive into the new structure — and how it ties into the ongoing Customer Obsessed conversation — with Nationwide’s EVP of Membership Patrick Maloney. 

167: What Role Does AI Have to Play in the Future of Independent Retail?

167: What Role Does AI Have to Play in the Future of Independent Retail?

With the meteoric rise of tools like ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence-powered, content-producing platforms, it’s only natural to wonder what role these tools can and will play in retail.

166: David Niedzielski on Joining NMG to Tackle Furniture & Outdoor

166: David Niedzielski on Joining NMG to Tackle Furniture & Outdoor

Barely two weeks into his new role as director of furniture and outdoor for Nationwide Marketing Group, David Niedzielski found himself roaming the buildings and showrooms at High Point Market. Post-show, we sat down with him to talk about joining Nationwide and what excites him about the opportunity to go to work for the independent retail channel.

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