The Buying Group for Independent Retailers Who Want to Grow

Running an independent retail business means watching margins, managing inventory, and keeping up with larger competitors all at once.

Nationwide Southwest is a member-owned buying and marketing group that helps independent retailers strengthen their purchasing position, connect with leading brands and vendor programs, and compete without giving up control of their business.

Strong Purchasing Power

As a member of Nationwide Southwest, you benefit from the group’s collective buying power and established vendor relationships across the categories your business serves.

That group strength can help you navigate pricing pressure, manage purchasing costs, and protect margins. As a buying group for independent retailers, Nationwide Southwest brings the strength of a larger network to your business while keeping purchasing decisions in your hands.

Nationwide eXchange

Through the Nationwide eXchange platform, members can tap into a broad distribution network that gives them more options for sourcing products and managing inventory.

Distribution Partners

More sourcing relationships to help you find the products your business needs.

Distribution Centers

80 +

A broad distribution network that expands product access across multiple categories.

On-Site Pickup Locations

5 +

Additional flexibility when picking up product makes more sense for your operation.

Product Categories

Appliances: Vendor programs for independent appliance retailers.
Furniture: Supplier and program relationships for furniture dealers.
Bedding: Bedding programs that complement your existing assortment and vendor mix.
Electronics: Programs for independent electronics retailers.
Flooring: Resources and partners for flooring dealers.
Outdoor Living: Vendor programs across outdoor living categories.
Rent-to-Own: Programs designed for rent-to-own operators.
Home Improvement: Product and partner resources for home improvement businesses.
Custom Integration: Programs and resources for custom integration and AV businesses.

Buying Power Benefits

Protect Your Margins

Purchasing pressure adds up quickly. Access to group programs and vendor relationships gives you more ways to manage costs and make informed buying decisions.

Expand Your Assortment

More brands, categories, and distribution resources give you greater flexibility to build a product mix that fits your customers and your market.

Respond to Local Demand

Independent retailers know their markets. A broader sourcing network gives you more room to respond when customer demand shifts or new opportunities come up.

Built for Independent Dealers

You have built your business around your market, your customers, and your reputation.

The programs supporting you should respect that independence.
For more than 50 years, Nationwide Southwest has supported independent dealers across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

Member-Owned

The organization is built around the needs of its members.

Expand Your Assortment

Decades of experience supporting independent dealers through changing retail markets.

Focused on Independent Dealers

Programs, partners, education, and support are designed around independent business models.

More Than Buying Power

Members can also access marketing support, financing partners, education, events, and other resources through Nationwide Southwest.

Buying Power FAQs

How can a buying group help independent retailers protect margins?

A buying group combines the purchasing strength of independent businesses, helping members access vendor programs, brands, and distribution resources.

How can a buying group help independent retailers protect margins?

Group programs and vendor relationships can give retailers more ways to manage purchasing costs and make informed buying decisions.

What types of retailers does Nationwide Southwest support?

Nationwide Southwest supports independent dealers across appliances, furniture, bedding, electronics, flooring, outdoor living, rent-to-own, home improvement, custom integration, and related categories.

How does Nationwide eXchange help members?

Nationwide eXchange connects members with 18 distribution partners, 200+ distribution centers, and 30+ on-site pickup locations.

Do I have to use every Nationwide Southwest program?

No. Members can choose the programs and partners that make sense for their business. Each membership is custom-tailored to the needs of the independent member.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Connect with Nationwide Southwest to explore the programs, categories, and support that fit your business goals.