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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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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.

Do You Know What Your Company is Worth?

Do You Know What Your Company is Worth?

If someone asked you, ‘What is your company’s monetary value?’ would you be able to accurately answer them? The answer is a critical component of any successful succession plan.

WATCH: Customer Obsessed Minutes

WATCH: Customer Obsessed Minutes

Dive into bite-sized clips from the Customer Obsessed member panel during Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime event in Dallas.

3 Biggest Stats from NKBA’s Independent K&B Showroom Study

3 Biggest Stats from NKBA’s Independent K&B Showroom Study

The Nationwide Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) gathered insights from 158 different independent showroom dealers, 142 designers and 750 homeowners for its first-ever study on the current and future state of independent K&B showrooms.

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120: Diving Into Employee Engagement Platforms with Cooleaf

120: Diving Into Employee Engagement Platforms with Cooleaf

Employee engagement has always been a hot topic in the HR world, but the past two-plus years has really put the spotlight on the industry. We sat down with John Duisberg, co-founder of Cooleaf, to talk about the benefits of investing in a platform like theirs. 

119: Schewels Home Celebrates 125 Years of Retailing

119: Schewels Home Celebrates 125 Years of Retailing

With five generations of Schewels successfully guiding the company over 125 years, it’s no wonder the Lynchburg, VA-based retailer will be honored as a Giant of Bedding Retail by Furniture Today. We sit down with Jack Schewel, a co-owner of the business with his brother Marc, to talk about their long legacy and what’s been the keys to their sustained success.

118: Mattress World Northwest Owner Reflects On Growing the Business

118: Mattress World Northwest Owner Reflects On Growing the Business

With a major bedding industry recognition on the horizon, Sean Hathaway, owner of Mattress World Northwest sat down to reflect on his time in retail. While it’s something he never envisioned getting into, Hathaway has seen massive success, growing to more than 20 locations in the Pacific Northwest.

117: An HTSN CI Summit Debrief with Hank Alexander

117: An HTSN CI Summit Debrief with Hank Alexander

HTSN Director Hank Alexander sits down to recap the first HTSN CI Summit in nearly three years. We talk themes that came out of the show, giveback efforts and CI trends and opportunities.

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