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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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Member Spotlight: Pocatello Electric

Member Spotlight: Pocatello Electric

Many things contribute to a business being around for over a century, but to Pocatello Electric, a keen focus on several important touchpoints sets their business apart.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

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.

103: A CES 2022 Recap with Lee McDonald

103: A CES 2022 Recap with Lee McDonald

Nationwide Marketing Group’s Vice President of Consumer Electronics Lee McDonald jumps on the Independent Thinking Podcast to recap the things he saw out in Las Vegas during CES 2022. Among the trends identified: new innovations in TV tech, some smart home updates, and more.

102: Howard’s Talks Growth Strategy, Evolving Retail Strategy

102: Howard’s Talks Growth Strategy, Evolving Retail Strategy

In a word, 2021 was busy for the team at Howard’s in Southern California. And 2022 looks to be more of the same as the retailer gets set to expand into more markets. We sat down with President and CEO John Riddle and Chief Customer Experience Officer Michelle Nein to talk about their growth strategy, which has included two recent acquisitions and the planned opening of several new experience centers throughout the region.

101: Vision Grills Details Their Game-Changing Technology

101: Vision Grills Details Their Game-Changing Technology

The ceramic Komodo-style grill space can be a rather intimidating one for consumers. New Nationwide vendor partner Vision Grills explains how their product — and the game-changing quick-change gas technology that it supports — is helping to retailers simplify the story for their customers.

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