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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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Member Spotlight: Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More

Member Spotlight: Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More

When Keith Moneymaker, owner of Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More, decided to do something about the used and unwanted mattresses he saw piling up in local landfills, he probably never imagined it would evolve into the type of give back effort he’s currently driving.

Member Spotlight: AV Imagined

Member Spotlight: AV Imagined

Despite still being in its infancy, the team at AV Imagined has built out a strong business plan that has the business on a path towards exponential growth.

NMG Spotlight: Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

NMG Spotlight: Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group was launched over the summer with a mission to serve commercial systems integrators looking to carve their path in a competitive industry. This is the story of how the brand was built.

The Role of AI in Retail

The Role of AI in Retail

Since the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence tools like Chat GPT last Fall, many questions have been asked regarding what role AI could play in retail. Nationwide Marketing Group’s digital team is actively exploring many possible answers.

Stand Out by Selling Luxury Appliances

Stand Out by Selling Luxury Appliances

Looking to drive profitability, attract new customers and diversify your independent retail business? Adding luxury appliances to your mix could be the answer to all your questions.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

140: A Sit Down with CEDIA Global President & CEO Daryl Friedman at CEDIA Expo

140: A Sit Down with CEDIA Global President & CEO Daryl Friedman at CEDIA Expo

Barely nine months on the job, CEDIA Global President & CEO Daryl Friedman has been a busy man, getting full ingrained with the world of custom integration. We sat down with Friedman during the recent CEDIA Expo in Dallas to talk about the challenges the industry faces, the importance of education and more.

139: Signature Kitchen Suite Innovates the Luxury Appliance Game

139: Signature Kitchen Suite Innovates the Luxury Appliance Game

As one of the younger brands in the luxury appliance space, Signature Kitchen Suite is in prime position to disrupt the market. Director of Sales Mike O’Keefe chats about the ways the brand is innovating the luxury game and what excites him about working with Nationwide dealers.

138: Retail Trends and More With Furniture Today Editor-in-Chief Bill McLoughlin

138: Retail Trends and More With Furniture Today Editor-in-Chief Bill McLoughlin

After spending a few days with us in Orlando for his first-ever PrimeTime show, Furniture Today Editor-in-Chief Bill McLoughlin recaps his time at that show. We also dive into FT’s upcoming Leadership Conference, furniture retailing trends and more.

137: PowerShades Talks On the Tiny Home and CEDIA Expo

137: PowerShades Talks On the Tiny Home and CEDIA Expo

Just over a week out, the excitement is palpable as the custom integration channel preps for CEDIA Expo. Ahead of the show, we sat down with Jason Turner, Vice President and co-founder of PowerShades, to talk about the show and the brand’s involvement in Nationwide’s Tiny Home, which will be on hand in Dallas.

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