Did you hear that collective exhale across the country last week? With the election officially behind us and attention firmly on the final few weeks of the year, if feels like we’re back to our regularly scheduled economic activity ahead of the holidays. And with...
NMG’s own Dana Helms shares her experience speaking to students about her career in home furnishings on WithIt’s Student Mentoring Day.
With big screen TVs getting bigger, we compared data on which TV sizes are the most popular leading up to Black Friday 2024.
The outdoor lifestyle brand Field & Stream — recently acquired by country stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church — just launched a furniture line.
Google is transforming its Google Lens and Google Shopping features. Learn more about these updates and how they impact Independent retail.
Debunking a common belief about customer retention vs. acquisition and looking at a way to improve loyalty that goes beyond customer service.
An overview of recent consumer insights showing that 50 percent of respondents plan to hold off on furniture purchases in Q4 of 2024.
If you missed High Point Market Fall 2024, this recap details the top trends in home furnishings for spring 2025, as seen at Market.
Luxury designers share what today’s high-end customers are looking for in this recap of High Point Market’s Fall 2024 keynote.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) offered its annual forecast for the impending holiday shopping season. Growth is expected to be steady, primarily driven buy online spending.
Results from the recent Fall Savings promotional period seem to be mixed on the surface, but a deeper dive into the details shows that Independent retailers were able to make the most of the current economic environment.
This guide offers practical tips to find local influencers and establish a mutually beneficial partnership that fits your business goals.
If you’re new to High Point Market or not sure if it’s worth the trip, here are five reasons attending Market is a must for small businesses.
Read about the top three reasons I’m anxious to attend my first High Point Furniture Market and what I’m doing to prepare beforehand.
Here are four ways your business can drive awareness, better engage shoppers and show customer appreciation on Small Business Saturday.
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.
Read this Influencer Marketing 101 guide with three key questions to determine if influencer partnerships are right for your business.
Midcentury modern designs and LP records have followed a similar trajectory over the past 70 years. See why they continue to thrive today.
Looking to help with the hurricane relief efforts? No Child Hungry and Queen City are looking for help in-person or through donations to help pack 500,000 meals and 10,000 hygiene kits.
Three days after port workers walked off the job, a tentative agreement is in place that extends the current contract through January 15, 2025.