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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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Have You Updated Your Cybersecurity Plan Lately?

Have You Updated Your Cybersecurity Plan Lately?

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time than now to consider some of the risks related to cyberattacks and how you can protect your business.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act

224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act

As the first states start to roll out their interpretations (and rules) around the Inflation Reduction Act, we sit down with NMG’s own IRA expert Frank Sandtner to understand the implications.

223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King’s Great Buys Plus

223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King’s Great Buys Plus

When he was a part of the NMG team, Mike Manthey was a driving force behind the group’s data initiative. Now, as a part of the King’s Great Buys Plus team, he’s leveraging NMG’s data-powered tools like PriMetrix to help grow and evolve the business while also exploring new markets.

222: The Role of Education in Building a Strong Company Culture at Martin Appliance

222: The Role of Education in Building a Strong Company Culture at Martin Appliance

There are many different elements that help to build (or develop) a company’s culture. How much emphasis you place on certain areas can ultimately help set that culture. For Martin Appliance in central Pennsylvania, education is one area that they’ve decided to invest heavily in – and it’s paying off in a major way.

221: Focus On the In-Store Experience Has Been Key to Success for Mattress Direct

221: Focus On the In-Store Experience Has Been Key to Success for Mattress Direct

There are so many factors that go into the overall success of any independent retail business, but it’s those one or two special areas that you excel at that truly take your business to the next level. For Lee Burns, CEO & Founder of Mattress Direct, it’s been his commitment to an exceptional (and innovative) in-store experience. 

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