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Succession — Begin with the End in Mind

Learn why succession planning should be part of your business plan, plus key considerations, best questions to ask and why you should start now.

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.

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PrimeTime Today Trivia Winners Announced

PrimeTime Today Trivia Winners Announced

Nationwide Marketing Group is excited to announce the winners of our PrimeTime Today trivia questions. Congrats to all seven winners — your prizes are on the way!

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Independent Thinking Podcast

96: Independent We Stand Checks In Ahead of Small Business Saturday

96: Independent We Stand Checks In Ahead of Small Business Saturday

Co-founder & Executive Director of Independent We Stand Bill Brunelle spends some time discussing the Shop Local movement ahead of Small Business Saturday. Bill also details ways to extend the excitement around supporting small businesses throughout the rest of the calendar.

95: CyberManor’s Approach to the Smart Home Was Decades Ahead of Its Time

95: CyberManor’s Approach to the Smart Home Was Decades Ahead of Its Time

Gordon van Zuiden got into the home integration industry thanks to his interest and expertise in building strong networks — much unlike his colleagues with heavy audio and video backgrounds. That fact has helped his firm, cyberManor, remain ahead of the smart home curve since its launch over two decades ago.

94: Why Investing in Company Culture Makes Perfect Business Sense

94: Why Investing in Company Culture Makes Perfect Business Sense

While spending time and dollars on corporate culture programs may not be top-of-mind for many independent retailers, there’s a very real business case to be made for making such an investment. We sit down with Nationwide Marketing Group’s Director of People Development and Learning Kris Kuester to talk about corporate culture, the role it’s played at Nationwide, and how independent retailers can begin to implement their own culture strategy.

93: Richard Glikes Talks Azione Unlimited and Nationwide Marketing Group Merger

93: Richard Glikes Talks Azione Unlimited and Nationwide Marketing Group Merger

Ten years ago, Richard Glikes founded Azione Unlimited with a vision of helping independent custom integrators and technology professionals thrive as entrepreneurs. His group’s recent merger with Nationwide creates an organization that, with more than 450 dealers, represents the most capable and results-driven whole home platform in the industry.

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