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Top Trends in Furniture and Bedding at Las Vegas Market January 2026

Read this rundown of emerging and continuing trends in the home furnishings and bedding space, as seen at the winter market in Las Vegas.

The Best Time of Year to Sell TVs: What Independent Retailers Should Know

Find out the top four promotional periods for TV sales, plus how often consumers typically replace or purchase a new TV.

4 Ways Your Optimized In-Store Digital Signage and Audio Messaging Can Increase Sales and ROI

Looking to engage more in-person customers and drive conversions? Try these four best practices to maximize in-store media ROI.

New Products and Top Trends Spotted at CES 2026

Read this quick review of top product trends and new technology innovations on display at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show.

Newly Reopened Nationwide Marketing Group Showroom Focuses on Connection, Community and Business Solutions at Las Vegas Market

The January 2026 event will include a ribbon cutting, give back experience and strategic networking opportunities.

2026 Word of the Year for Independent Retailers

More and more people are choosing a word of the year. But what about selecting a word for your business in 2026? Consider these suggestions.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Performance Results for the Independent Channel and Total U.S. Retail

See key retail sales results and consumer trends for the five-day period including Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.

Sunshine Meets Synergy at Nationwide Marketing Group’s 2026 Spring PrimeTime

New Fort Lauderdale location promises fresh opportunities for learning and connection among the independent retail channel.

Serta Counting Sheep to Debut in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

One of seven new floats, The Counting Sheep’s Dream Generator by Serta® also celebrates the Counting Sheep’s 25th birthday in 2025.

Leveraging HGTV Star Power: A Smart Strategy for Independent Retailers

Brand partnerships with TV personalities are nothing new. Some brands utilize celebrities as spokespeople or endorsers, while others collaborate to create exclusive, licensed product lines. Even with the more recent onset of influencer culture, the stars of our...

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Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions 

Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions 

With the help of Google, artificial intelligence (AI) took over PrimeTime’s Digital Mainstage in Nashville. Titled “Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions,” the session opened with a short introduction by Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) CMO, Aaron...

2025 Nashville PrimeTime Booth Award Winners

2025 Nashville PrimeTime Booth Award Winners

It’s tradition. During each PrimeTime expo, a panel of Nationwide Marketing Group employees walks the show floor to determine which exhibitors will win a Best Booth Award. Here’s the criteria used for our 2025 Nashville PrimeTime expo:  Exhibitors are automatically...

Nashville PrimeTime Keynote Recap: August 2025

Nashville PrimeTime Keynote Recap: August 2025

PrimeTime is certainly no stranger to Nashville. This August, Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) was back in the ever-energetic Music City for our summer 2025 event and expo. 

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Independent Thinking Podcast

251: How Podium and OneShop Are Transforming Retail: AI, Automation & Growth Tools for NMG Members

251: How Podium and OneShop Are Transforming Retail: AI, Automation & Growth Tools for NMG Members

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.

250: King Koil’s Christina Espinoza with NMG’s Jeff Rose

250: King Koil’s Christina Espinoza with NMG’s Jeff Rose

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.

248: Paying a Visit to DMI and Their Massive New Warehouse

248: Paying a Visit to DMI and Their Massive New Warehouse

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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