FEI Group to merge with Nationwide Marketing Group.

FEI Group, a network of interior finish contractors and interior finish showrooms, agreed to merge with Nationwide Marketing Group, the independent retail channel’s largest buying, marketing and business support organization. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We think it is a great opportunity. What [Nationwide] is doing with digital platforms, data intelligence and technology is where our members are going to benefit the most. The ability to build out data will accelerate our growth. Our goal will be for everyone across the board to benefit, but there are certain divisions that will have quicker benefits such as KBx and Roofing (Exterior Contractor Alliance). However, we will build it out for everybody," Graham Howerton, FEI President.