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Analysis Shows NMG Dealers Outperformed Rest of Retail Industry in November

November was a strong month for the retail industry – and e-commerce in particular. Even still, NMG dealers saw their performance rise above the strong industry-wide numbers.

2025 Predictions: What’s Next for Housing and Grocery Prices?

Take a look at industry leaders’ predictions for inflation and interest rates in 2025 — and the potential impacts on Independent retail.

The Google Game Show You Didn’t Know You Needed to Watch

Google Shopping upped its game in 2024 — both figuratively and literally with an ad campaign centered around a celebrity game show.

3 Ways to Take Advantage of the Latest Google Lens Features

Google recently launched several updates to its image search feature, and that’s good news for retailers. Read how your business can benefit.

Home Appliances Bounced Back in a Big Way During Black Friday Period

If you’ve been following NMG’s promotional period reports, you’ve seen the momentum building in the home appliance retail segment. Independent retailers have been comping favorably, year-over-year, since the July 4th promo event, leading up to the Black Friday period, which ran from November 6 through December 4.

Netflix’s Live Tyson-Paul Fight Made a Statement about Streaming

What does Netflix’s debut into live streaming tell us about the future of traditional media, streaming platforms and the creator economy?

4 Practical Applications for AI as a Retailer

The discussion around AI in retail has been a difficult one for many different reasons. The tech continues to confuse people while not exactly doing itself any favors in the privacy and security department. A simple mindset-shift along with a review of some practical applications for AI could help change the narrative – and save your business time and money in the long run.

Does Playing Christmas Music in Stores Boost Sales?

A look at statistics on Christmas music and Christmas shoppers, with tips for a strategic approach to playing holiday music in your store.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Set Records at Retail

Online retail sales surged during the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping weekend, setting new records in the U.S. In-store spending was up as well, while foot traffic was down.

Trump Says Tariffs are Part of His Day One Plan. Here’s How That Went Last Time.

President-elect Trump indicated that tariffs would be part of his Day One plan when he returns to the While House in January. Here’s what happened the last time he levied an import tax on goods.

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Labor Day Data Show Consumers Were Back Out in Force – and Spending

Labor Day Data Show Consumers Were Back Out in Force – and Spending

The retail channel’s annual end-of-summer sales event proved to be better than expected for independent appliance and furniture and bedding retailers across the country. Foot traffic to stores and dollars spent were up, according to multiple industry sources. This...

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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. 

220: CW Technologies Owners Shares Unique Origin Story

220: CW Technologies Owners Shares Unique Origin Story

Carlos Warlick, owner of CW Technologies in Southern California, has one of the craziest AV industry origin stories out there. After getting his start by doing intern-like work at a big music studio, he found himself pimpin’ rides well before Xhibit was doing his thing on MTV. That parlayed into a successful and growing custom integration business that he runs today.

219: PROJECT: automate Founder Pays It Forward During Oasys Summit

219: PROJECT: automate Founder Pays It Forward During Oasys Summit

Josh Trevithick founded his custom integration company, PROJECT: automate, a little over two decades ago, but he just recently joined Oasys Residential Technology Group – and he’s already realizing the return on his investment. During the recent Oasys Summit, Trevithick sat down to talk about his early experience in the group and how he hopes to pay it forward.

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