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Black Friday to Cyber Monday: What Drove Record Spend in 2025

See key retail sales results and consumer trends for the five-day period including Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.

Sunshine Meets Synergy at Nationwide Marketing Group’s 2026 Spring PrimeTime

New Fort Lauderdale location promises fresh opportunities for learning and connection among the independent retail channel.

Serta Counting Sheep to Debut in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

One of seven new floats, The Counting Sheep’s Dream Generator by Serta® also celebrates the Counting Sheep’s 25th birthday in 2025.

Leveraging HGTV Star Power: A Smart Strategy for Independent Retailers

Brand partnerships with TV personalities are nothing new. Some brands utilize celebrities as spokespeople or endorsers, while others collaborate to create exclusive, licensed product lines. Even with the more recent onset of influencer culture, the stars of our...

Silica For Your Home Hosts Nationwide Marketing Group Members and Leadership for Two-Day Peer Learning Experience

The visit included a tour of Silica’s flagship store and warehouse in Fond du Lac, WI, and a presentation covering key business metrics and insights.

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.

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Executive Insights: Synchrony Financial

Executive Insights: Synchrony Financial

Tony Foster, SVP, Home Core Leader for Synchrony Financial, recently provided several updates on the relationship between Synchrony and Nationwide Marketing Group, new products, economic updates and more.

The Need for Speed (or Bandwidth) in Home Networks

The Need for Speed (or Bandwidth) in Home Networks

Our home networks have been tested. Historically, we always wanted faster internet download speeds. Now, with so much demand on these networks, faster speeds and wider bandwidth has become a necessity.

A Look at the Energy Efficiency Journey We Are All On

A Look at the Energy Efficiency Journey We Are All On

Everyone has an energy efficiency journey. However, most people are not aware of the biggest drivers of their electric bill nor are they aware of the biggest opportunities to save electricity and reduce carbon emissions.

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107: A Post KBIS Debrief

107: A Post KBIS Debrief

On the heels of a busy PrimeTime in Phoenix, Nationwide Marketing Group’s appliance team was in Orlando for the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). We sat down to talk about the trends they spotted, products and experiences that stood out and more.

106: A Store Visit with Walts After PrimeTime

106: A Store Visit with Walts After PrimeTime

After Nationwide Marketing Group wrapped up PrimeTime in Phoenix, we took a short trip to Tempe, Arizona, where we sat down with Bear Hendley, co-owner and retail sales and installation manager, of Walts. We dive into their evolving in-store experience, the growth of the company and much more.

105: Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer On Turning Adversity Into Opportunity

105: Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer On Turning Adversity Into Opportunity

At Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime show in Phoenix, blind adventurer and motivational speaker Erik Weihenmayer shared his absolutely incredible story, which saw him overcome a rare disease that caused him to go blind and ultimately reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Erik sat down with the Independent Thinking Podcast to dive deeper into his message and the meaning behind his No Barriers Lifestyle movement.

104: Jeff Rose from Inside the Newly Redesigned NMG Showroom at Las Vegas Market

104: Jeff Rose from Inside the Newly Redesigned NMG Showroom at Las Vegas Market

Amid a busy schedule, Nationwide Marketing Group Sr. Director of Furniture and Bedding Jeff Rose sat down inside the new NMG showroom at Las Vegas Market to provide updates on the show, the industry and more.

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