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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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The Competitive Advantage of Retail Intelligence

The Competitive Advantage of Retail Intelligence

To succeed in today’s complex retail environment, delivering on customers’ expectations is crucial, and business intelligence data has emerged as a powerful tool to help Independent retailers do just that.

ENERGY STAR® is More Than Just a Well-Known Brand

ENERGY STAR® is More Than Just a Well-Known Brand

The Department of Energy has put a lot into building the ENERGY STAR brand into what it is today – and it’s something independent retailers can leverage in their own marketing and sales efforts.

Member Spotlight: Hamai Appliance

Member Spotlight: Hamai Appliance

The ‘Maui Strong’ sentiment doesn’t even begin to describe the amount of strength and support Hamai Appliance has provided to its neighbors during a truly tragic experience.

Our KBIS 2024 Recap

Our KBIS 2024 Recap

KBIS 2024 was a whirlwind of a show with so many exciting announcements, product introductions and other news. Nationwide Marketing Group was on hand, in the thick of it all, gathering the latest insights from across the kitchen and bath industry.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

184: Class Is In Session with NMG’s Director of Education and Training Shawn Ashby

184: Class Is In Session with NMG’s Director of Education and Training Shawn Ashby

Coming off of his first full PrimeTime season, we sit down with Nationwide Marketing Group’s Director of Education and Training Shawn Ashby. We dive into his passion for educating audiences, his plans for the Nationwide Learning Academy, early preparations for the program in Las Vegas and much more.

183: Diving Into Pricing and Promotional Trends with Gap Intelligence

183: Diving Into Pricing and Promotional Trends with Gap Intelligence

During PrimeTime in Nashville, NMG’s consumer electronics retailers had the opportunity to hear from Gap Intelligence, a data analytics firm that tracks pricing and promotional trends across myriad product categories – mainly focused on CE right now. Scott Peterson, a senior analyst at Gap, spent time after the session diving deeper into their work and how they get it done.

182: TCL’s Bruce Walker Talks Big Screens and the NFL Partnership

182: TCL’s Bruce Walker Talks Big Screens and the NFL Partnership

TCL has regularly pushed the envelope in the screen business – it’s how the brand became one of the fastest growing in North America over the past decade. But, as Product Evangelist Bruce Walker tells us, it’s more than just the technology that’s catching people’s attention these days.

181: NMG’s Chief People Officer Shares Tips to Help You Get HR Right

181: NMG’s Chief People Officer Shares Tips to Help You Get HR Right

Human Resources can be a very tricky area for independent business owners to navigate, especially when trying to formalize the department. Nationwide Marketing Group’s Chief People Officer Kelley Kenner-Patridge, who helped establish the group’s own HR initiative, and her team are helping retailers take the proper steps to be successful in the realm of talent and employee relations.

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