While shoplifting receives most of the attention when looking at shrinkage, internal theft and fraud also account for a large percentage. While the National Retail Federation (NRF) doesn’t track the data anymore in its annual National Retail Security Survey, in …
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How to Ensure On-Time Delivery During a Supply Chain Crisis
In light of ongoing supply chain issues, Warren Swindlehurst, president of U.S. Wire & Cable Corporation, shares insights on the crisis and best practices retailers can utilize to ensure on-time delivery and reduce the negative impact of supply chain headaches. …
Read More »Pivotal Prevention: Retailers Share Loss Prevention Best Practices
Theft, fraud and shrinkage can wreak havoc on a business, with the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail estimating retail crime will top $45 billion in annual losses this year. Discover how fellow hardware and paint retailers handle theft and …
Read More »Sharing Your Story Through Social Media
In the three years it has been in business, Nikiski Hardware & Supply in Nikiski, Alaska, has not only become the go-to spot for home improvement items and household products, it has established itself as a community hub and gathering …
Read More »Hardlines Distribution Alliance to Host First Executive Planning Conference as HDA
After hosting a joint event for 20 years, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) will be hosting its first Executive Planning Conference as HDA on November 15-17, 2022. Taking place at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Arizona, attendees can take …
Read More »The Wooster Brush Company Executives Talk Quality Control, Company Culture and Supporting Independents
Sponsored by The Wooster Brush Company Through depressions and recessions, world wars and worldwide pandemics, the world has changed dramatically in the last two centuries. A mainstay for over 170 years, The Wooster Brush Company in Wooster, Ohio, has weathered …
Read More »National Hardware Show Registration Now Open
Registration for the National Hardware Show (NHS) opens today, with free admission for anyone who registers before September 30, 2022. The Show takes place January 31 through February 2, 2023, in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. …
Read More »Boost Your Builders Hardware Category With Cabinet Hardware
As homeowners continue to look for ways to update their homes, cabinet hardware remains an easy way to make a big impact without breaking the bank. Stocking a variety of cabinet hardware styles and colors, including trending options, as part …
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