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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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Ready to Start Working on Your Succession Plan?

Ready to Start Working on Your Succession Plan?

The best time to plan for the future of your business is right now. Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare your succession plan. Here are some of the best “next steps” you can take to get started.

SEO Is a Continuous Investment

SEO Is a Continuous Investment

Search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it function for your website. Similar to a garden, it needs to be cared for and maintained.

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88: A Business Technology Review with TBI

88: A Business Technology Review with TBI

Since their program was introduced in early 2021, TBI has worked with a number of Nationwide Marketing Group members, saving them upwards of hundreds of dollars per month on their business technology solutions. We sat down with Channel Manager Kevin Heidy at PrimeTime to get the lowdown on what TBI brings to the table.

86: Catching Up with CEDIA at Their First In-Person PrimeTime

86: Catching Up with CEDIA at Their First In-Person PrimeTime

Robert Keeler, senior director of sales, sponsorships and partnerships for CEDIA, reflects on his first few days at PrimeTime in Nashville — the association’s first face-to-face opportunity with Nationwide members since the partnership with HTSN was announced earlier this year.

85: Looking at Laser TV Trends with Hisense

85: Looking at Laser TV Trends with Hisense

The push to get bigger screen sizes into consumers’ homes has been a big boon for the laser TV (and projector) market. And as more consumers looked to boost their at-home entertainment experience recently, that trend has only accelerated. We sat down with Ken Welty, director of laser TV for Hisense USA, to dive deeper into the space.

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