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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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Vinyl Is Back On Top

Vinyl Is Back On Top

For the first time in 35 years, consumers purchased more vinyl records than CDs in a given year, according to RIAA data.

WATCH: Understanding the New Furniture Tip-Over Standards

WATCH: Understanding the New Furniture Tip-Over Standards

Nationwide Marketing Group’s VP of Furniture and Bedding Jeff Rose is joined by Magnussen Home’s Josh Carter as the two discuss the new tip-over standards that will go into effect in late May, the difference between what the Consumer Product Safety Commission plans to enforce and the recently-passed STURDY Act, and more.

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98: NetSuite Chats On Enterprise Resource Planning Platforms

98: NetSuite Chats On Enterprise Resource Planning Platforms

Chris Benner, vertical product manager for retail at Oracle NetSuite, provides an overview on the world of enterprise resource planning platforms. NetSuite, a Nationwide vendor partner, provides retailers with the tools they need to efficiently run their businesses and provide a seamless experience for their customers.

97: Are You Offering Alternative Payment Options?

97: Are You Offering Alternative Payment Options?

Consumers have myriad options available to them when it comes to paying for goods. Gone are the days of just cash and checks. To wrap our heads around all of the alternative payment options available today, we sat down with Nationwide’s VP of Business and Financial Services Chris Kirk.

96: Independent We Stand Checks In Ahead of Small Business Saturday

96: Independent We Stand Checks In Ahead of Small Business Saturday

Co-founder & Executive Director of Independent We Stand Bill Brunelle spends some time discussing the Shop Local movement ahead of Small Business Saturday. Bill also details ways to extend the excitement around supporting small businesses throughout the rest of the calendar.

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