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Business Succession and Exit Planning

As a business leader, protecting your company value and continued legacy is a major priority as you plan for retirement. These resources can help.

Nationwide Marketing Group’s March PrimeTime Event Leveled Up the Power of Connection

NMG PrimeTime in San Antonio, TX offered top economic, digital and retail insights for independent retail along with peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

High Point Market: Best Reasons to Attend & Tips to Navigate Like a Pro

Wondering if High Point Market is worth the trip? Read these top reasons to attend, plus tips for a smooth and optimized Market experience.

How Independent Retailers Are Winning in the Digital Age: Insights from Industry Leaders

The digital landscape is evolving rapidly. Three NMG retailers share how they are leveraging tools, optimizing websites and refining marketing strategies to drive growth.

Digital Strategies for Retail Success

For independent retailers looking to launch or grow their online presence, these are the questions to ask before investing in any technology.

March 2025 PrimeTime Vendor Booth Awards

Announcing awardees for best Vendor expo booths in five categories, as seen at Nationwide’s PrimeTime event in San Antonio, Texas.

Mattress University: Industry Insights and Selling Strategies Presented by Scott Vaughn, Founder of Happy ZZZ’s and Wingo Coaching

Read more about the effects of sleep on overall health and strategies to sell the value of “premium sleep” in the mattress industry.

Top 2025 Trends in Appliances, Furniture, Bedding and Outdoor — Spotted at the NMG PrimeTime Expo

Read about this year’s trending products from top vendors in various categories, specifically in the independent retail space.

Understanding Today’s Programmatic Media Landscape: Opportunities, Action Items, and Strategic Insights to Optimize Toward Business Outcomes for Local and Regional Advertisers

Learn why programmatic advertising through CTV, streaming audio and retargeting helps local businesses, and how to leverage AI tools, transparency, and measurable outcomes for effective campaigns.

The U.S. DOE Announced Almost a Dozen State IRA Launches; How Can Independent Retailers Prepare?

Read about 6 examples of state launches, the implication to retailers and how larger states are leveraging existing energy efficiency programs.

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Have You Updated Your Cybersecurity Plan Lately?

Have You Updated Your Cybersecurity Plan Lately?

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time than now to consider some of the risks related to cyberattacks and how you can protect your business.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

212: How Much Better Can TVs Get? We Ask TCL That Very Question.

212: How Much Better Can TVs Get? We Ask TCL That Very Question.

The TV market is a truly fascinating one to follow. Screen sizes continue to get bigger and picture quality continues to get more vibrant and clearer. But how much better can these displays actually get? We sat down with Bruce Walker, product evangelist at TCL, to get a – ahem – clearer picture of what’s in store for TV technology.

211: Checking In with Chris Whitley and Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

211: Checking In with Chris Whitley and Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

A year in, we sat down with Chris Whitley to talk about the launch and growth of Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group and what’s ahead for his expanding network.

210: An Economic and Inventory Financing Overview with Wells Fargo

210: An Economic and Inventory Financing Overview with Wells Fargo

You can’t have a conversation about the retail industry without talking about the current status of the economy or where it’s heading. We did just that with Velicia Sutton, managing director and general manager for Wells Fargo. In addition, Velicia dives into the world of inventory financing and shares how independent retailers can leverage this available benefit to free up cash to focus on other areas of their business.

209: Tip Top Furniture’s Mother-Son Duo Shares Secrets to Sustained Success

209: Tip Top Furniture’s Mother-Son Duo Shares Secrets to Sustained Success

Founded by Ken Dudley in 1978, Tip Top Furniture in Freehold, New York, has seen three generations of Dudley’s take their place at the head of the family business. Currently run by Donna Mae, she and son Colby sat down for an interview during PrimeTime to talk about the keys to their multi-generational success and how they manage to merchandise a store that – at 35,000 square feet – can truly hold the entire population of Freehold.

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