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2025 Fall Sales Performance Recap and Holiday Retail Forecast

Read this comprehensive overview of fall promotional period results for Amazon Prime Day and the independent channel, plus a roundup of holiday retail predictions for 2025.

Top Furniture Trends at High Point Market: Fall 2025

See the latest trends in home furnishings from the Fall 2025 High Point Furniture Market, spotted by the Nationwide Marketing Group team.

4 Ideas to Drive Traffic on Small Business Saturday

Looking for ways to leverage Small Business Saturday this year? We’ve got you covered.  But first, here’s a brief history of the annual event — held the Saturday after Thanksgiving — that encourages consumers to support the independent retail channel.  First observed...

Recapping the Houzz 2025 U.S. Fall Design Trend Report

A quick overview of the top five fall design trends of 2025, and why they matter to independent retailers in the home category.

Split Head Versus Full Split Mattress

Learn the difference between each mattress type, along with the answers to common FAQs about split mattresses and adjustable bases.

PrimeTime Economic Mainstage Recap with Wells Fargo: August 2025

Read this high-level recap on the state of the economy, presented in Nashville by Nicole Cervi of Wells Fargo. Topics include housing, inflation, and tariffs.

What Is Scent Marketing? And Can It Really Boost Sales?

Learn the science and strategy behind scent marketing, backed by research that shows the link between smell and consumer purchase behavior.

Independent Retail Performance for Labor Day 2025

See how NMG independent retailers in the appliance category outperformed the industry in sales during the Labor Day promo period.

2025–2026 Trends: Home Appliances

See the list of top home appliance trends for 2025 in the kitchen and laundry categories — including innovations and lifestyle preferences.

Top Consumer Financing Trends and Insights

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

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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

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.

165: David Watt on Joining NMG and the Opportunities in Consumer Electronics

165: David Watt on Joining NMG and the Opportunities in Consumer Electronics

Less than two weeks into his tenure as Senior Director of Consumer Electronics for Nationwide Marketing Group, 20-year CE industry veteran David Watt jumps on the podcast. Beyond his introduction to the group, Watt dives into the world of CE, where he sees some opportunities for CE dealers to grow and more.

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