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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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TSI Answers Your Mattress Firm Questions

TSI Answers Your Mattress Firm Questions

Nationwide Marketing Group CEO Tom Hickman sat down with Temper-Sealy International President of U.S. Sales Steve Rusing to help answer questions NMG received from Members about TSI’s recent acquisition of Mattress Firm.

6 Key Elements of a Well-Written Job Description

6 Key Elements of a Well-Written Job Description

In an age where finding and attracting talent can be a challenge, businesses need to find ways to stand out. One thing you can do to differentiate your business is to craft well-written job descriptions. Here are some tips to take your job postings to the next level.

Nationwide eXchange Platform Completes Major Upgrades

Nationwide eXchange Platform Completes Major Upgrades

New features have been added to the Nationwide eXchange platform aimed at streamlining the ordering process. In addition, the team has launched a series of 16 “eXchange Tips” to help users get the most out of their experience.

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132: Exploring New Business Development at Nationwide Marketing Group

132: Exploring New Business Development at Nationwide Marketing Group

What does the new business development process look like for Nationwide Marketing Group? To find the answer we turn to Nationwide’s Vice President of Business Development Derek Mattila — the guy behind countless new partnerships the group has formed over the past few years, and the launch of the home improvement category.

131: Defining Attainable Luxury with ZLINE Kitchen

131: Defining Attainable Luxury with ZLINE Kitchen

A brand that’s still too young to get its driver’s license, ZLINE Kitchen has been making major waves in the appliance industry of late. With a year of working with the Nationwide Marketing Group team under its belt, we sit down with ZLINE to talk shop. Mason Watkins, marketing director, and Derek Frye, director of sales, share a behind-the-scenes look at what differentiates ZLINE in the attainable luxury category.

130: A Deep Dive Into the World of Rent-to-Own with Keven Dalke

130: A Deep Dive Into the World of Rent-to-Own with Keven Dalke

How different, really, is the Rent-to-Own industry from traditional retail? To get at that answer, we turned to Nationwide Marketing Group’s resident expert on the RTO industry, Keven Dalke. While there are certainly some very defined differences, retail and Rent-to-Own still have plenty in common.

129: Silica For Your Home Shares Their Secrets for Sustained Success

129: Silica For Your Home Shares Their Secrets for Sustained Success

The team at Silica For Your Home in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, hit a major one this year with their 100th anniversary. We took the opportunity to talk with third- and fourth-generation owners Tom and Josh Schneider and get their take on what Silica has gotten right over the last century.

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