Looking for ways to leverage Small Business Saturday this year? We’ve got you covered. But first, here’s a brief history of the annual event — held the Saturday after Thanksgiving — that encourages consumers to support the independent retail channel. First observed...
A quick overview of the top five fall design trends of 2025, and why they matter to independent retailers in the home category.
Learn the difference between each mattress type, along with the answers to common FAQs about split mattresses and adjustable bases.
Read this high-level recap on the state of the economy, presented in Nashville by Nicole Cervi of Wells Fargo. Topics include housing, inflation, and tariffs.
Learn the science and strategy behind scent marketing, backed by research that shows the link between smell and consumer purchase behavior.
See how NMG independent retailers in the appliance category outperformed the industry in sales during the Labor Day promo period.
See the list of top home appliance trends for 2025 in the kitchen and laundry categories — including innovations and lifestyle preferences.
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Sr. Marketing Manager for Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG), Lauren Hylarides, sat down with Melisa Monroe of Podium to talk about how Podium products solve retailers major pain points, including time, staffing, marketing, and lead generation.
NMG’s Jeff Rose sits down with Christina Espinoza to learn more about the King Koil’s latest products and innovations — including the Intimate Collection and much anticipated Smart Life program.
Longtime host of the Independent Thinking Podcast, Rob Stott, shares a farewell message to listeners, with news about the future of the podcast.
DMI Appliance Group Executive Director & CEO Alan Joskowicz invited us into their Hamilton Township, New Jersey, headquarters and brand new 800,000-square-foot warehouse for a tour and chat about business. We look into the path that DMI has been on, what trends the organization is tracking, and how members of both NMG and DMI can benefit from the groups’ partnership.
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