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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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Home Appliances Bounced Back in a Big Way During Black Friday Period

Home Appliances Bounced Back in a Big Way During Black Friday Period

If you’ve been following NMG’s promotional period reports, you’ve seen the momentum building in the home appliance retail segment. Independent retailers have been comping favorably, year-over-year, since the July 4th promo event, leading up to the Black Friday period, which ran from November 6 through December 4.

4 Practical Applications for AI as a Retailer

4 Practical Applications for AI as a Retailer

The discussion around AI in retail has been a difficult one for many different reasons. The tech continues to confuse people while not exactly doing itself any favors in the privacy and security department. A simple mindset-shift along with a review of some practical applications for AI could help change the narrative – and save your business time and money in the long run.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Set Records at Retail

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Set Records at Retail

Online retail sales surged during the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping weekend, setting new records in the U.S. In-store spending was up as well, while foot traffic was down.

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240: How Broil King Keeps the Outdoor Conversation Going Year-Round

240: How Broil King Keeps the Outdoor Conversation Going Year-Round

From infusing their product with innovative technology to supplying retailers with an impactful story tell tell year round, Broil King is helping keep the conversation going around outdoor cooking and entertainment.

238: How to Bring Health & Wellness Into Your Retail Mix with Therabody

238: How to Bring Health & Wellness Into Your Retail Mix with Therabody

A new vendor partner for Nationwide Marketing Group, Therabody made their PrimeTime debut at the August 2024 show in Las Vegas. While there, we sat down with Darryl Cole, SVP of North American Retail for the brand, to dive into how appliance, furniture, bedding and consumer electronics retailers can work Therabody’s health and wellness messaging into their strategy.

237: Launched Out of Necessity, DispatchTrack is Helping Dealers Navigate Last-Mile Challenges

237: Launched Out of Necessity, DispatchTrack is Helping Dealers Navigate Last-Mile Challenges

What started as a group of retailers coming together to build a tool that could address some of their own delivery and installation challenges has grown into a major partner for the retail and service community in the form of DispatchTrack. We sat down with Co-founder Bob Bauer to talk about the growth of the service, how retailers can leverage their technology and more.

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