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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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The Practical Application of Optichannel Marketing

The Practical Application of Optichannel Marketing

Optichannel marketing allows our advertising to yield higher returns on investment by hyper focusing our messaging through the most effective channels with the right message aimed at engaging our best customers.

Member Spotlight: Arizona Appliance & Home

Member Spotlight: Arizona Appliance & Home

Not many businesses would think to use the uncertainty of the recent pandemic as a time to rebrand their business — but that’s exactly what Arizona Appliance & Home did. And they did it successfully.

Member Spotlight: C&C Audio, Video and Appliances

Member Spotlight: C&C Audio, Video and Appliances

Owning a retail business wasn’t supposed to be in the cards for Larry Wright. But his dedication and commitment to his craft was noticed by C&C Home Appliances previous owner — and that worked him right into the succession plan.

How to Avoid Payment Roadblocks in the Shopper Journey

How to Avoid Payment Roadblocks in the Shopper Journey

Like most areas of retail business, payment methods (and consumers’ expectations around them) have changed drastically. Today, customers look for multiple ways to pay, and they expect that you can accept payment from their preferred provider.

United Around the Shopper Journey

United Around the Shopper Journey

The Shopper Journey is the foundation of how marketers and businesses need to think about their interactions with customers. Every customer interaction along this journey should be designed to build loyalty with your business.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

64: NKBA Provides Kitchen & Bath Market and Design Trend Updates

64: NKBA Provides Kitchen & Bath Market and Design Trend Updates

Pam McNally, the Vice President of Marketplace for the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), dives into the latest market and design trends that NKBA is following — and that retailers need to know about.

63: Mike Whitaker Pt. 2, Turning the Mic on Rob Stott to Talk NMG Communications

63: Mike Whitaker Pt. 2, Turning the Mic on Rob Stott to Talk NMG Communications

In part two of our conversation with Nationwide’s Mike Whitaker, he turns the tables and takes over interviewing duties, putting the spotlight on Nationwide’s communications efforts, the rebranded media center, and more.

62: Deep Dive Into Retail and Digital Trends with Google

62: Deep Dive Into Retail and Digital Trends with Google

Patrick Tam of Google provides data and analysis around consumer shopping trends related to the ongoing pandemic — both from a product and shopping journey perspective. This episode of the Independent Thinking Podcast was first broadcasted during Virtual PrimeTime as a Main Stage session.

61: Mike Whitaker Pt. 1, On the Role of Education at Virtual Events

61: Mike Whitaker Pt. 1, On the Role of Education at Virtual Events

In the first of a two-part series, we sit down with the architect of Nationwide Learning Academy Mike Whitaker. In this interview, Whitaker goes into the evolution of NLA as the shift to virtual events takes hold.

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