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Hot Trends Spotted at Las Vegas Furniture Market for Summer 2025

See the top trends in both the furniture and bedding categories at this summer’s Las Vegas Furniture Market.

From July 4th to Prime Day: How Retailers Won in 2025

See how retailers performed during Amazon Prime Day and the July 4th promo period for 2025, along with exclusive insights on independent dealers.

Top Reasons Online Shoppers Abandon Cart — and How to Address Them

Learn the top 10 reasons shoppers don’t complete online purchases and 10 ways to increase the likelihood that they will.

Jesse Itzler to Headline Nationwide Marketing Group Mainstage at PrimeTime in Nashville

The serial entrepreneur, author, and endurence athlete is expected to deliver a high-energy, inspirational keynote to independent retailers.

Can BNPL Impact Credit Scores? A Look at FICO’s New Announcement

FICO recently announced plans to launch a new credit scoring model that will incorporate BNPL loans. Find out what this means for consumers.

4 Powerful Benefits of In-Person Networking

In our increasingly digital world, virtual networking may be the easiest choice, but the benefits of in-person networking are undeniable.

Early Activation and Digital Focus Drive Results in a Cautious Memorial Day Promo Period

NMG’s latest PriMetrix report reveals key shifts in shopping behavior and how Members are adapting with smarter, full-promo strategies 

Nationwide Marketing Group to Unveil New Showroom at Summer Las Vegas Market

New space creates strategic advantage for retailer growth through strong vendor relationships, networking opportunities and exclusive private label brand exposure.

Q&A with J.D. Barksdale of Sherwood Bedding: Encore Effortless, Industry Trends, Consumer Insights, and More

Recently, NMG’s Director of Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor, Jeff Rose, sat down with Tim Riezinger from Sherwood Bedding to talk about the new Encore Effortless mattress, exclusively for Members of Nationwide Marketing Group. LISTEN to the full conversation here. ...

5 Key Takeaways from the 2025 Houzz & Home Study

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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Business Succession and Exit Planning

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.

Digital Strategies for Retail Success

Digital Strategies for Retail Success

For independent retailers looking to launch or grow their online presence, these are the questions to ask before investing in any technology.

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245: Experience Running Retail and as a Vendor Partner Makes Adam Fain’s New Role at NMG the Perfect Fit

245: Experience Running Retail and as a Vendor Partner Makes Adam Fain’s New Role at NMG the Perfect Fit

It can be difficult to truly understand what it means to run an independent retail business unless you’ve actually been in the trenches and done the dirty work. Same could be said about working on the manufacturing side of the business, if we’re being fair. Adam Fain, who recently joined the NMG field team, has experience on both sides of the business and brings that unique perspective to the group and our members.

244: EDSTV Opens Their Doors and Sheds Light on an Evolving Business

244: EDSTV Opens Their Doors and Sheds Light on an Evolving Business

To remain in business for nearly 40 years in the electronics and custom integration space, a business needs – and its people – need to understand what it means to evolve and adapt. That’s exactly what Jim Fossile, owner of EDSTV in the suburbs of Philadelphia, has done in a variety of ways.

243: Julie Burns Gives a Luxury Appliance Update and Talks About Monogram’s Creative Partnerships

243: Julie Burns Gives a Luxury Appliance Update and Talks About Monogram’s Creative Partnerships

A lot has transpired since Julie Burns, Executive Director of Monogram, was last on the podcast over three years ago! We dive into the current (and future) state of the luxury appliance market and look at some of the truly creative and innovative partnerships Monogram has launched over the past year. 

242: Bringing Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond a Single Month with NMG’s VP of Technology Bryan Aller

242: Bringing Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond a Single Month with NMG’s VP of Technology Bryan Aller

Cybersecurity is a topic that’s incredibly worthy of discussion no matter what month the calendar says it is, and that’s exactly why we sat down with NMG’s VP of IT & Technology Bryan Aller outside of October to talk about it.

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