Tag Archives: The Last Word

What is your proudest moment as part of the independent channel? My proudest moment was being named the recipient of the Marc Robichaud Community Leader Award as part of the Hardlines 2023 Outstanding Retailer Awards. I feel like one of …

In January, U.S. inflation started high and has bounced up and down throughout the year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in July. By October, the inflation rate dropped to 7.7%, …

Theft, fraud and shrinkage can wreak havoc on a business, with the 2021 National Retail Security Survey reporting that the average dollar loss increased from 2019 to 2020. The average loss for shoplifting was up 71%, and dollar loss from …