Ace Retail Holdings announced the promotion of Tony Houk to vice president of store operations. Houk, who previously served as the chief operating officer of Great Lakes Ace Hardware, will oversee store operations at all Ace Retail Holdings locations. “Tony …
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3 Gift Categories Consumers Are Shopping for This Thanksgiving Weekend
A new survey published by the National Retail Federation details the most popular gift categories consumers plan to purchase this season. Nearly 184 million people are expected to shop this Thanksgiving weekend. “The holiday season is in full swing, and …
Read More »Retail and Hospitality ISAC Releases Holiday Season Cyberthreat Trends Report
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, …
Read More »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 …
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