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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.

Retail Revolution or Transformation? It’s All About AI in 2025

Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential priority for Independent retailers. Learn about 7 practical ways to utilize AI.

Member Spotlight: EDS TV

As we learn from EDS TV, evolving in business is anything but simple. It takes time, intuition, trial and error and a whole lot of grit.

Member Spotlight: DEWS Appliance, Heating & Cooling, Parts

While the “it” in “DEWS Has It” certainly refers to the retailer’s inventory of appliances, the DEWS it-factor goes far beyond the product.

Member Spotlight: Tucson Appliance

In a world where memorable customer service experiences are often negative, giving customers a positive encounter is truly remarkable.

NMG Report Reveals Top Presidents’ Day Promo Strategies for Independent Retailers

Nationwide Marketing Group’s latest holiday report shows the impact of a new rebate strategy on purchase behavior and a rise in online orders.

England Furniture and Nationwide Marketing Group Launch Exclusive Private Label Furniture Brand: Tailored Living

Tailored Living delivers profitability, flexibility and custom craftsmanship to the independent furniture retail industry.

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Member Spotlight: Tucson Appliance

Member Spotlight: Tucson Appliance

In a world where memorable customer service experiences are often negative, giving customers a positive encounter is truly remarkable.

March 2025 Tariff Update

March 2025 Tariff Update

Get the facts on the tariffs that went into effect on March 4, plus key details and insights on what to expect in the coming months.

2025 Tariff Update: Who is Impacted?

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.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

244: EDSTV Opens Their Doors and Sheds Light on an Evolving Business

244: EDSTV Opens Their Doors and Sheds Light on an Evolving Business

To remain in business for nearly 40 years in the electronics and custom integration space, a business needs – and its people – need to understand what it means to evolve and adapt. That’s exactly what Jim Fossile, owner of EDSTV in the suburbs of Philadelphia, has done in a variety of ways.

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.

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