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2 Things That Stifle Creativity, According to an Almost Billionaire

“One of the greatest enemies of creativity is too much time and money.” Find out who spoke these wise words along with practical takeaways.

Electronics, Appliance Stores Drive Total Retail Sales Growth in October

The October edition of the report showed that retail sales were up 0.4 percent from September – a slight cool off from the 0.8 percent gains a month prior – to $718.9 billion. That figure, though, represented a 2.3 percent increase from October 2023.

First-Time Host San Antonio Promises Texas-Sized PrimeTime for Nationwide Marketing Group Members

San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas, will be the site for the 64th edition of PrimeTime, March 15-18. Registration for the show is now open.

Opportunities Abound as 328 American Freight Appliance & Furniture Stores Begin Liquidation

Details on the Franchise Group, Inc. bankruptcy, American Freight store closures and how this news impacts Independent retailers.

5 Facts and Trends to Help You Prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Week

Did you hear that collective exhale across the country last week? With the election officially behind us and attention firmly on the final few weeks of the year, if feels like we’re back to our regularly scheduled economic activity ahead of the holidays. And with...

Empowering Future Leaders at High Point: Reflecting on WithIt Student Mentoring Day in High Point

NMG’s own Dana Helms shares her experience speaking to students about her career in home furnishings on WithIt’s Student Mentoring Day.

Will XXL TVs Win Black Friday?

With big screen TVs getting bigger, we compared data on which TV sizes are the most popular leading up to Black Friday 2024.

Best Home Furnishings Launches Field & Stream Collection at High Point Market

The outdoor lifestyle brand Field & Stream — recently acquired by country stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church — just launched a furniture line.

2 Major Google Shopping Updates That Will Impact Your Online Business

Google is transforming its Google Lens and Google Shopping features. Learn more about these updates and how they impact Independent retail.

One Thing That Impacts Customer Loyalty — and It’s Not What You Might Think

Debunking a common belief about customer retention vs. acquisition and looking at a way to improve loyalty that goes beyond customer service.

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5 Facts and Trends to Help You Prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Week

5 Facts and Trends to Help You Prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Week

Did you hear that collective exhale across the country last week? With the election officially behind us and attention firmly on the final few weeks of the year, if feels like we’re back to our regularly scheduled economic activity ahead of the holidays. And with...

Will XXL TVs Win Black Friday?

Will XXL TVs Win Black Friday?

With big screen TVs getting bigger, we compared data on which TV sizes are the most popular leading up to Black Friday 2024.

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243: Julie Burns Gives a Luxury Appliance Update and Talks About Monogram’s Creative Partnerships

243: Julie Burns Gives a Luxury Appliance Update and Talks About Monogram’s Creative Partnerships

A lot has transpired since Julie Burns, Executive Director of Monogram, was last on the podcast over three years ago! We dive into the current (and future) state of the luxury appliance market and look at some of the truly creative and innovative partnerships Monogram has launched over the past year. 

242: Bringing Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond a Single Month with NMG’s VP of Technology Bryan Aller

242: Bringing Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond a Single Month with NMG’s VP of Technology Bryan Aller

Cybersecurity is a topic that’s incredibly worthy of discussion no matter what month the calendar says it is, and that’s exactly why we sat down with NMG’s VP of IT & Technology Bryan Aller outside of October to talk about it.

241: NMG’s Frank Sandtner Shares the Latest Updates on ENERGY STAR and the Inflation Reduction Act

241: NMG’s Frank Sandtner Shares the Latest Updates on ENERGY STAR and the Inflation Reduction Act

It was a busy third quarter for the Business & Financial Services team, especially around the ENERGY STAR initiative and keeping members up to date on the Inflation Reduction Act.

240: How Broil King Keeps the Outdoor Conversation Going Year-Round

240: How Broil King Keeps the Outdoor Conversation Going Year-Round

From infusing their product with innovative technology to supplying retailers with an impactful story tell tell year round, Broil King is helping keep the conversation going around outdoor cooking and entertainment.

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