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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.

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.

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CSR — A Winning Way to Rethink Your Strategy

CSR — A Winning Way to Rethink Your Strategy

Doing good makes good business sense. That’s why it’s worth looking for ways that you can align your business with ethical and eco-positive practices and social causes.

Getting Back to Where the Magic Happens

Getting Back to Where the Magic Happens

During a time where it was difficult to gather in-person for meetings and conferences, virtual events served their purpose valiantly. But we’re ready to get back to where the networking magic happens.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

5: NFIB Addresses the Hiring Challenge Retailers Face

5: NFIB Addresses the Hiring Challenge Retailers Face

Holly Wade, director of research and policy for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), discusses recent trends in the group’s monthly jobs report, and how retailers can combat the growing challenge of a dried up labor pool.

3: Mrs. G Appliances Leans in on Local Ties to Boost Business

3: Mrs. G Appliances Leans in on Local Ties to Boost Business

Debbie Schaeffer, the third-generation owner of Lawrence, New Jersey-based Mrs. G Appliances, shares the secret to her store’s decades-long success, and the importance of fully embracing her local ties.

2: Webb’s Home Store Finds the Right Tune for Online Success

2: Webb’s Home Store Finds the Right Tune for Online Success

Grant Webb, owner of Webb’s Home Store in Emmett, Idaho, discusses the decision to dive into the e-commerce arena and his ability to balance his business with a budding music career.

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