Over the July Fourth weekend, heavy storms dumped over 10 inches of rain on central Texas, including Kerr County and the Guadalupe River basin. The river rose as much as 29 feet in under an hour, overwhelming the surrounding communities …
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5 Farm and Ranch Products for Rural Customers
A category that is gaining more traction for retailers across the country, farm and ranch can become an essential department for your operation with the right product assortment and service to match. Hardware Retailing gathered these five farm and ranch …
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Spray Adhesives (SPONSORED) Versatile, strong, durable—the 3M™ Super 77™ Multi-Surface Super Strength, 3M™ Max Strength Contact Adhesive Spray 90 and 3M™ Corner Bead Spray Adhesive Spray 61 for drywall provide strong, permanent bonds on a variety of surfaces. Containing less …
Read More »Last Looks: 3 Best Practices for Choosing Impulse Products That Deliver
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 …
Read More »Do it Best Foundation Hosts Record-Breaking Golf Tournament
The Do it Best Foundation hosted its fifth annual Fore the Cause golf tournament, raising a record-breaking $1.36 million to support nonprofits nationwide and surpassing its goal of $1.25 million. In addition to breaking its fundraising goal, Do it Best …
Read More »Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Economy Slows
The Federal Reserve kept its rates unchanged as it waits for information on how tariffs and other economic disruptions will affect the economy. The Fed still expects to cut rates twice this year, as growth slows and unemployment increases. In …
Read More »HIRI Fast Facts: Consumer Spending
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Market Report is a monthly benchmark for how the industry is faring. See four fast facts from the study: Consumer Spending Drives the Market The home improvement market …
Read More »Immediate Action: How One Store Acted Quickly to Rebuild After a Tornado
During the late evening in mid-May, a deadly EF2 tornado moved through the city of Somerset, Kentucky, killing 19 and injuring 108 people. The tornado was on the ground for over an hour and carved a path just 300 yards …
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