By Luke Vander Linden, VP of Membership & Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC While cyberattackers are constantly shifting tactics, and with growing supply chains and AI advancements, retailers of all sizes should be on the lookout for new threats in …
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Independent Insights: Offering Options
Because professionals make up at least a part of the audience of most independent home improvement operations, gaining their attention is key to boosting sales. The Pro Attitudes Toward Good-Better-Best Product Offerings report from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) …
Read More »Rentals Reimagined: Evolving Rentals to Adapt to Industry Changes
Whether catering to weekend DIYers tackling small projects or contractors managing tight budgets, having a robust rental program allows stores to provide access to high-quality hand and power tools without the upfront investment. Having a robust rentals department helps meet …
Read More »Home Depot Expands in Savannah
The Home Depot announced the acquisition of a 1.4 million-square-foot distribution center (DC) in Savannah, Georgia. The Savannah DC will employ around 250 associates and will support hundreds of Home Depot stores, as well as hurricane relief during times of …
Read More »Walmart Seeks to Expand Footprint in Canada
Walmart Canada announced a $6.5 billion investment over the next five years as the company plans to expand into new and existing Canadian markets. Walmart Canada will build dozens of new stores across the country, beginning with five new Supercentres …
Read More »Tractor Supply Released Q4 Financials, 2025 Outlook
Tractor Supply Company, a Tennessee-based rural lifestyle retailer with over 2,200 locations across the U.S. reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2024. Q4 2024 The company showed a Q4 net sales increase of 3.1%. Comparable store sales …
Read More »Retail Theft Epidemic Prompts Action
Retailers across the U.S. have reported a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019, and a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting during the same period, according to the Impact …
Read More »Peavey Mart Closes All Stores
Peavey Mart, the Alberta, Canada-based chain of hardware and agricultural stores announced the immediate closure of all 90 Peavey Mart stores and six MainStreet Hardware locations, the company confirmed via a social media post. The company has obtained creditor protection …
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