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Free Data-Driven, AI-Powered Tools to Help Your Business Thrive in 2025

As Google continues to improve its AI capabilities for online shopping, we look at how this impacts retailers and the power of data.

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.

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.

Nationwide, Sherwood Team Up to Launch Encore Effortless Line Exclusively for NMG Dealers

Nationwide Marketing Group and Sherwood Bedding recently unveiled the Encore Effortless mattress, a new private label offering designed exclusively for members of NMG.

Big Box’s Moment is Independent Retail’s Opportunity

The first few weeks of the new year have provided anything but a mental reset for big box retail – meanwhile, independents are seizing the opportunity.

Are QR Codes the New Barcode?

Global manager of barcode standards, GS1, says QR codes could replace barcodes as early as 2027. But is this feasible across all industries?

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FTC Votes to Block Mattress Firm-TSI Merger

FTC Votes to Block Mattress Firm-TSI Merger

In it’s 5-0 decision, the FTC alleged that the proposed $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm would give TSI, the world’s largest mattress supplier and manufacturer, the “ability and incentive” to suppress competition.

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200: PayPal Brings Us Up to Speed on the New Ways to Purchase Product

200: PayPal Brings Us Up to Speed on the New Ways to Purchase Product

PayPal sheds some light on the many ways in which customers prefer to spend their money at retail – none of which involve cash or checks.

199: What’s Behind the Big Boom in Lighting?

199: What’s Behind the Big Boom in Lighting?

To get a grasp on why lighting has experienced such a surge in popularity in the custom integration industry, we chat with Jennifer Kirkpatrick, director of sales for American Lighting.

197: An Economic Update, and Tips to Leverage Business & Financial Services in Your Retail Operation

197: An Economic Update, and Tips to Leverage Business & Financial Services in Your Retail Operation

In the face of economic uncertainty (and the typical weight of an election year cycle), independent retailers have a number of different levers they can pull to not only protect their business, but ensure that they realize meaningful success this year.

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