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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.

Economic Insights and the Independent Advantage

A look at expert predictions from Wells Fargo and Nationwide Marketing Group, along with tips to help the independent channel navigate tariffs.

2025–2026 Trends: Furniture & Bedding

Read about the latest mattress and bedding trends, along with new and ongoing trends in the furniture category this year.

Member Feedback and the Power of Connection at the Heart of PrimeTime Nashville

Nationwide Marketing Group balances refreshed programming with popular staples to fuel synergistic growth at bi-annual event and expo.

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Member Spotlight: Tucson Appliance

Member Spotlight: Tucson Appliance

In a world where memorable customer service experiences are often negative, giving customers a positive encounter is truly remarkable.

March 2025 Tariff Update

March 2025 Tariff Update

Get the facts on the tariffs that went into effect on March 4, plus key details and insights on what to expect in the coming months.

2025 Tariff Update: Who is Impacted?

2025 Tariff Update: Who is Impacted?

New tariffs have been looming for months, with rumors, what ifs, and worst-case scenarios circulating in the news. Here’s the latest scoop.

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225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference

225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference

Nationwide Marketing Group’s Service Leaders Network recently hosted its fourth Virtual Service Conference, a unique event that provides training, education and networking opportunities for every aspect of a servicing dealer’s business. We sat down with Mark Pollitz, director of service for NMG, to see what he and the servicing community learned from the recent event.

224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act

224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act

As the first states start to roll out their interpretations (and rules) around the Inflation Reduction Act, we sit down with NMG’s own IRA expert Frank Sandtner to understand the implications.

223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King’s Great Buys Plus

223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King’s Great Buys Plus

When he was a part of the NMG team, Mike Manthey was a driving force behind the group’s data initiative. Now, as a part of the King’s Great Buys Plus team, he’s leveraging NMG’s data-powered tools like PriMetrix to help grow and evolve the business while also exploring new markets.

222: The Role of Education in Building a Strong Company Culture at Martin Appliance

222: The Role of Education in Building a Strong Company Culture at Martin Appliance

There are many different elements that help to build (or develop) a company’s culture. How much emphasis you place on certain areas can ultimately help set that culture. For Martin Appliance in central Pennsylvania, education is one area that they’ve decided to invest heavily in – and it’s paying off in a major way.

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