A review of the 5 insights from the 2025 report for Independent retailers in the appliance or furniture categories, as well as Independent contractors in the residential market.
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Nationwide Marketing Group’s 65th PrimeTime Set for Nashville — Registration Open for Members
A strong turnout is expected to boost impact and connection for the independent channel as NMG PrimeTime returns to Nashville in August 2025.
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.
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249: A Farewell from Longtime Podcast Host Rob Stott
Longtime host of the Independent Thinking Podcast, Rob Stott, shares a farewell message to listeners, with news about the future of the podcast.
248: Paying a Visit to DMI and Their Massive New Warehouse
DMI Appliance Group Executive Director & CEO Alan Joskowicz invited us into their Hamilton Township, New Jersey, headquarters and brand new 800,000-square-foot warehouse for a tour and chat about business. We look into the path that DMI has been on, what trends the organization is tracking, and how members of both NMG and DMI can benefit from the groups’ partnership.
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
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.
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