The first few weeks of the new year have provided anything but a mental reset for big box retail – meanwhile, independents are seizing the opportunity.

The first few weeks of the new year have provided anything but a mental reset for big box retail – meanwhile, independents are seizing the opportunity.
Global manager of barcode standards, GS1, says QR codes could replace barcodes as early as 2027. But is this feasible across all industries?
AI makes it easier than ever to personalize marketing automations, but are brands’ tactics making customers feel valued or pushing them away?
November was a strong month for the retail industry – and e-commerce in particular. Even still, NMG dealers saw their performance rise above the strong industry-wide numbers.
Take a look at industry leaders’ predictions for inflation and interest rates in 2025 — and the potential impacts on Independent retail.
Google Shopping upped its game in 2024 — both figuratively and literally with an ad campaign centered around a celebrity game show.
Google recently launched several updates to its image search feature, and that’s good news for retailers. Read how your business can benefit.
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What’s the saying, if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life – right? That’s something Nick Burnett, NMG’s HR Business Partner, has put to practice in recent years, transitioning into a new role in a new business vertical within NMG. His story – an awesome one in and of itself – should resonate on many levels with independent retailers.
Coming off of a steamy week in Las Vegas, we sat down with Jeff Rose and Chad Fischer of NMG’s Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor team to recap their experience at the Summer edition of Las Vegas Market.
We all know 2024 was going to be one heck of a rollercoaster, but how are things tracking? And what’s the outlook heading into the back half of the year? Mike Derro, SVP of Home Appliance for NMG, shares what he’s seeing and hearing across the channel.
Drew and Jonathan Scott are best known for their work renovating and selling homes across a variety of shows on HGTV. The Property Brothers recently turned their attention to one particular room in the home – the bedroom – with the goal of helping consumers improve their sleep.
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