Using propriety data, Numerator helps companies understand their customers and identify growth opportunities by providing more visibility into more consumers across more channels. In its The Income Divide: Implications for the Home Improvement Sector report, Numerator shares how the income divide …
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Get Posting With the NHPA Social Media Toolkit
Quickly moving from nice-to-have to must-have, social media provides an avenue to not only promote your business but also engage with customers in meaningful ways. The stats speak loudly to the importance of social media for reaching customers, especially in …
Read More »Do it Best and True Value Open New Tech Center in Texas
Do it Best and True Value opened a new regional technology center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reinforcing a commitment to digital transformation, attracting top-tier talent and delivering long-term growth for Do it Best and True Value store owners. The …
Read More »Hardlines Distribution Alliance Merges With North American Tool Suppliers
Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) has merged with North American Tool Suppliers (NATS) in a move that will further bolster HDA’s robust network among the independent channel. NATS boasts 19 distributor members and over 60 suppliers, which will join HDA’s group …
Read More »Growing Up Hardware: Brinkmann’s Builds Success on Foundation of Family and Service
Striking the perfect balance between honoring the past and moving into the future, the Brinkmann family has turned Brinkmann’s from a single 1,200-square-foot store in Sayville, New York, to a six-location operation making an impact in numerous communities across Long …
Read More »Minding Margins: 4 Strategies to Protect Against Margin Erosion
Constant price changes from tariffs. Labor costs that continue to rise. A soft housing market and low consumer confidence. Looking at all the recent economic headlines, it can feel like there is little retailers can do to control eroding margins …
Read More »Right Turn: Kane Wilbanks Turns to Military to Map Out His Future
Unsure of what the future would hold or even what he wanted his future to look like, Kane Wilbanks turned to the military, joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 2017. “The unknown really drove my motivation to join the Marines,” …
Read More »Ace Hardware Unveils Curated Gift Guides for the Holiday Season
With economic uncertainties still looming, Ace Hardware is working to capture market share for holiday spending with its curated gift guides stocked with must-have brands and hot deals. “For generations, neighbors have trusted Ace to make their holidays brighter,” says …
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