Epicor executives outlined plans to help hardware retailers, home centers and lumberyards protect margins, improve productivity and modernize their business systems during Epicor Insights for Building Supply and Retail 2026, Nov. 9-11 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. Rising …
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The question isn’t whether retailers should use AI, the questions now are how should they use it and why. AI can assist with everything from improving online product visibility and testing customer service tools to empowering associates and improving inventory accuracy, …
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In the independent home improvement channel, technology not only allows retailers to increase productivity and do operational tasks quicker and more efficiently, technology is also a way independents can differentiate themselves from their competitors and compete with the big-box retailers. …
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The 2026 Ace Fall Convention commenced this morning with the opening General Session featuring remarks from Ace Hardware president and CEO John Venhuizen, SVP and chief retail strategy officer Andy Enright and SVP of merchandising Brian Wiborg. Venhuizen posed a …
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The Home Depot recently announced the nationwide rollout of new in-store capabilities for Magic Apron, its AI-powered shopping assistant, enabling customers to locate products, receive project guidance and get answers tailored to their local Home Depot stores while shopping. “Customers …
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Builders FirstSource, Inc. and Digs, a leading AI platform for homebuilders and homeowners, recently announced a strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered workflows and digital infrastructure for professional builders and homeowners. Under the partnership, Builders FirstSource is the lead on Digs’ …
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Back-to-school shoppers are still completing their purchases for 2026, with the help of AI-powered shopping tools, discounts, promotions and secondhand products to stretch their budgets, according to new data from the National Retail Federation. As of early August, shoppers had …
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Retailers and wholesalers are gearing up for a full fall market season, preparing to secure the best deals, network with fellow industry members and learn best practices to enhance their businesses. Markets across the country each offer their own unique …
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