The holiday season is here, which means online shopping and activity is at its peak. The Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) recently released the 2024 Holiday Season Cyber Threat Trends Report, detailing the threats the retail, …
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PFlow Industries Promotes Hydraulic Vertical Lift
PFlow industries aims to reach retailers seeking space saving, low-maintenance lifts with their D Series Hydraulic Vertical Lift. Created to lift up to 3,000 pounds, the D Series moves pallets, boxes and other materials up to 15 feet vertically and …
Read More »Target Releases Q3 Financials
Target announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, noting strength in the digital channel as a main driver of sales growth. Comparable sales increased 0.3% in Q3, with digital sales increasing by 10.8%, due to same-day delivery …
Read More »STIHL Inc. Announces New Vice President of Sales
STIHL Inc. recently announced Asif Azhar as the company’s new vice president of sales. This role is responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of sales strategies for U.S. sales, with a strong focus on customer relationships, revenue growth and …
Read More »Q&A With spoga+gafa Director, Claudia Maurer
The largest global garden and BBQ trade fair, spoga+gafa, gained Claudia Maurer as a new director in November. Maurer shared insights about her experience managing spoga+gafa, as well as some of her personal experiences and changes, with Hardware Retailing. Hardware …
Read More »3 Essential Decking Products for DIY Customers
With repair and remodel activity continuing to drive demand, outdoor projects are becoming more frequent. Advances in technology are also making decking, fencing and railings more affordable. As homeowner interest increases in these kinds of projects, there is plenty of …
Read More »Hartville Hardware & Lumber Acquires Coshocton Lumber Company
Hartville Hardware & Lumber recently announced its acquisition of lumber supplier, Coshocton Lumber Company. Hartville Hardware president Scott Sommers says he hopes the acquisition will drive future growth in the store’s lumber category. Coshocton Lumber will continue to operate under …
Read More »Aubuchon Company Acquires 124th Store
After a December settlement, The Aubuchon Company will acquire Anco Ace Hardware in Villas, New Jersey. Owners Liz and Jan Rupinski says they will keep the Anco Ace Hardware name on their storefront. “Running Anco Ace has been more than …
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