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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.

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.

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160: Synchrony Shares Tips for Tackling Consumer Finance in an Evolving Market

160: Synchrony Shares Tips for Tackling Consumer Finance in an Evolving Market

The evolution in consumer finance has streamlined the credit-approval process, which is a benefit to both the customer and the retailer. Synchrony Financial shares some tips for success.

159: EPA’s Dan Cronin Talks Earth Day, ENERGY STAR and More

159: EPA’s Dan Cronin Talks Earth Day, ENERGY STAR and More

Ahead of Earth Day 2023, we sat down with Dan Cronin, program manager for ENERGY STAR at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to talk about the program’s impact, the Inflation Reduction Act and much more.

158: Getting Seriously Small Town with Sorenson’s Appliance & TV

158: Getting Seriously Small Town with Sorenson’s Appliance & TV

Geneva, Minnesota is town of just over 500 residents, and it also happens to be the home of Nationwide Marketing Group Member Sorenson’s Appliance & TV. Co-owner Dak Sorenson and his team have found success by leaning heavily into that small-town mindset in every aspect of the business.

157: Independent Retail Through the Eyes of a Nationwide Member Support Manager

157: Independent Retail Through the Eyes of a Nationwide Member Support Manager

Brett Kelley joined the Nationwide Marketing Group team roughly one year ago as a Member Support Manager — the team that sits on the front lines of the independent retail channel, engaging with our Members and helping them thrive on their own terms. As such, he (and the full MSM team) has a very unique perspective into what life is like as an independent retailer. We tap into that experience and more.

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