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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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PrimeTime Orlando CenterStage: Whirlpool

PrimeTime Orlando CenterStage: Whirlpool

Bob Salvano, Whirlpool’s GM and vice president of sales and marketing, was able to step away from the Expo booth for a few minutes to join us on CenterStage and share some of the company’s latest innovations on display at the show.

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80: The Good Word on TV Trends with TCL’s Product Evangelist

80: The Good Word on TV Trends with TCL’s Product Evangelist

Bruce Walker has always been passionate about TV technology, going back to his time working in independent retail. Today, he gets to talk about display advancements as the Product Evangelist for TCL. Bruce dives into new and upcoming product, TV trends and more.

79: The Evolution of Brad’s Home Entertainment

79: The Evolution of Brad’s Home Entertainment

Out of the (literal) ashes from a fire that destroyed everything before his company turned two years old, Brad Elbrader has grown Brad’s Home Entertainment into an all-around thriving business — one he says he could’ve never dreamed up nearly 25 years ago.

78: Lessons in Marketing to the Luxury Retail Client

78: Lessons in Marketing to the Luxury Retail Client

Karen Brandon, senior marketing manager for Nationwide Marketing Group, recaps her presentation during the NKBA Luxury Defined Summit, and dives into the evolving world of retail marketing.

77: Sound Designs on Its Booming Custom Install Business

77: Sound Designs on Its Booming Custom Install Business

Like other home-renovation segments, custom integrators have experienced a significant boost in business during the pandemic months. Bryan Koutsky, president and co-owner of Sound Designs in Mequon, Wisconsin, shoots on how they’ve been keeping up, their plans to expand, the role their new website has played in it all, and more.

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