Operations

Earlier this week, The Home Depot announced it has entered into an agreement for its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), to acquire GMS Inc. (GMS), a leading North American speciality building products distributor, for $5.5 billion. The acquisition is …

In today’s competitive retail landscape, home improvement store owners need strategic financial solutions to thrive and expand. Join the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and hardware store financing expert Brian Misenheimer from Live Oak Bank for this essential …

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns 2024 Customer Returns in the Retail Industry Report, retailers estimated that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 were returned, making customer returns a headache for many retailers, regardless of …

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns 2024 Customer Returns in the Retail Industry Report, retailers estimated that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 were returned, making customer returns a headache for many retailers, regardless of …

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns 2024 Customer Returns in the Retail Industry Report, retailers estimated that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 were returned, making customer returns a headache for many retailers, regardless of …

The impulse category plays a subtle yet powerful role in boosting sales and enhancing the customer experience. These small, low-commitment items, often placed near checkout counters or high-traffic paths throughout stores, capitalize on customers’ spontaneous decisions. When managed well, impulse …

This month’s feature story takes a closer look at customer returns policies and ways retailers can improve their own policies to keep customers happy while still protecting their operation’s bottom line. As part of the feature story on Page 24, …

By Jim Robisch Senior Partner & Adviser, Ret. The Farnsworth Group Some retailers are exceptionally more successful than others. They are masterful at their strategic planning, operational execution, product assorting, marketing and communications. Further, truly exceptional retailers do things that …