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...

A quick overview of the top five fall design trends of 2025, and why they matter to independent retailers in the home category.

Learn the difference between each mattress type, along with the answers to common FAQs about split mattresses and adjustable bases.

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.

Learn the science and strategy behind scent marketing, backed by research that shows the link between smell and consumer purchase behavior.

See how NMG independent retailers in the appliance category outperformed the industry in sales during the Labor Day promo period.

See the list of top home appliance trends for 2025 in the kitchen and laundry categories — including innovations and lifestyle preferences.

Read expert tips on flexible financing and prequalification from Wells Fargo, Synchrony, and Nationwide Marketing Group.

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

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