In March 2024, Target debuted its Express Self-Checkout with limits of 10 items or less at most of its locations. One year later, Target says its self-checkout update has improved its total transaction times by 8% across both self-checkout and …
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New Home Prices Drop as Existing Home Prices Rise
The median price for a new single-family home sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $416,900, $14,600 above the existing home sale price of $402,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors (NAR) data. Traditionally, new …
Read More »Werner Partners With OSHA for Safety Initiative
Werner Co, a ladder, climbing and fall protection product manufacturer, is supporting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its National Safety Stand-Down initiative by hosting safety training events across the country throughout May. “Every year, Safety Stand-Down events …
Read More »Hot Products – May 7, 2025
Painter’s Tape (SPONSORED) ScotchBlue™ PROSharp™ Painter’s Tape provides our sharpest paint lines yet thanks to our new Edge-Lock™+ technology. Designed to handle both indoor and outdoor projects, it provides two times better hold than our original Edge-Lock™ technology, sealing out …
Read More »DIY Through the Decades: How Each Generation Approaches Purchasing
The Home Improvement Research Institute Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Study revealed insightful information on how homeowners of different generations approach home improvement and the preferences, influences and behaviors among homeowners in different generational groups. The study identifies effective marketing …
Read More »Maximizing Sales Opportunities: 3 Strategies for Paint and Sundries
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute Understanding consumer behaviors and purchasing patterns is crucial for retailers navigating trends in paint and sundries. Research from The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) offers valuable insights into how homeowners and contractors make …
Read More »Safeguard Your Business: What SMBs Need to Know About Third-Party Risks
By Luke Vander Linden, Vice President of Membership & Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for big-name companies to make the news as victims of cyberattacks. But small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at risk too, though …
Read More »The Paint Advantage: 3 Best Practices for Merchandising and Customer Satisfaction in the Paint and Sundries Category
By maximizing space, optimizing merchandising and fostering strong supplier relationships in the paint and sundries category, stores can better serve a diverse customer base, from DIYers to contractors. Dan’s Ace Hardware has multiple locations throughout eastern Idaho. At its location …
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