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10 Takeaways from NMG’s Regional Member Meetings
Fresh off of our Regional Member Meetings, we recap 10 of the biggest takeaways and strategies for retailers to succeed in 2025.
Bosch’s ‘Big Game’ Ad Sparks Memories of Past Vendor Spots
The National Football League’s marquee event is must-see TV for the global consumer, which, in turn, makes the Super Bowl a highly sought after event from a sponsorship and advertising standpoint.
MLK Day Period Sees Slight Holiday Hangover, NMG Data Shows
The strong momentum from the Black Friday holiday didn’t carry over into the new year and the MLK Day promotional period, according to Nationwide Marketing Group’s latest holiday retail report, powered by PriMetrix.
Time For a Three-Peat with Live Sports CTV Advertising: A Winning Play for Furniture, Appliance, and Mattress Retailers
Capitalize on the unmatched power of live sports on connected TV (CTV). Learn how CTV platforms create a unique opportunity to engage audiences, drive traffic, and boost sales.
Does the Super Bowl Impact TV Sales?
A deep dive into past data and present predictions to determine how much the Super Bowl affects consumer spending — especially on TVs.
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248: Paying a Visit to DMI and Their Massive New Warehouse
DMI Appliance Group Executive Director & CEO Alan Joskowicz invited us into their Hamilton Township, New Jersey, headquarters and brand new 800,000-square-foot warehouse for a tour and chat about business. We look into the path that DMI has been on, what trends the organization is tracking, and how members of both NMG and DMI can benefit from the groups’ partnership.
247: Synchrony Sets the Stage for What Retailers Should Expect, and How to Succeed, in 2025
Before we get too deep into the calendar year, we wanted to take some time to sit down with Synchrony Financial to help set the stage for 2025. Dave Marsh, general manager for the brand, dives into some of the more important economic indicators as well as the programs and services retailers should tap into to be successful in the new year.
246: A Year-End Economic Recap, a Brief Look Ahead, and Deep Dive Into Waterfall Programs with Wells Fargo
With the end of the year fast approaching, we take a moment – with the help of Wells Fargo’s Steve Jermier – to look back at how the retail industry (and economy) ultimately performed in 2024, and look ahead to next year. Steve also gives an overview on the resources available to set retailers up for success in the new year, including waterfall programs.
245: Experience Running Retail and as a Vendor Partner Makes Adam Fain’s New Role at NMG the Perfect Fit
It can be difficult to truly understand what it means to run an independent retail business unless you’ve actually been in the trenches and done the dirty work. Same could be said about working on the manufacturing side of the business, if we’re being fair. Adam Fain, who recently joined the NMG field team, has experience on both sides of the business and brings that unique perspective to the group and our members.
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