With hot deals, new vendors and a chance to connect with fellow dealers, the House-Hasson Summer Spark 2022 Dealer Market convened in Sevierville, Tennessee, on June 9-11. During the event, House-Hasson dealers met new vendors and discovered new products to …
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Hardware Hank Launches New E-Commerce Site
Hardware Hank, owned by United Hardware, has launched its first e-commerce site. The launch supports the goals of United Hardware’s independently owned member retailers to grow consumer connections in their local communities. “We know that a majority of consumers are …
Read More »U.S. Ports Still Experiencing High Volume
According to the most recent Global Port Tracker report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, major retail container ports are expected to see near-record volume during June, hindering retailers’ attempts to meet still-high consumer demand. Ports …
Read More »4 Best Practices for Writing Customer Surveys
One of the best ways to engage with your customers is through surveys. Surveys allow you to know what your customers want and need in products and services so you can better cater your offerings, and they also provide insights …
Read More »U.S. Adds 390,000 Jobs in May
While the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.6% in May, 390,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy even in light of increasing inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and predictions of an upcoming recession. The number of jobs added in …
Read More »Westlake Ace Receives Salvation Army Philanthropy Award for Annual Fan Drive
For the past 10 years, Westlake Ace has been a staunch supporter of The Salvation Army and has hosted an annual fan drive in the communities where it has stores. The fan drive started in a single store in Hutchinson, …
Read More »Hot Styles in Wood Floors for 2022
Wood floors continue to be a popular option for homeowners thanks to their durability, ease of cleaning and hypoallergenic properties. Wood and wood-like floors come in a variety of options, including traditional hardwoods, laminate and luxury vinyl tile, and the …
Read More »How to Write Compelling Subject Lines and Blog Post Titles
You can craft the most informative and well-written blog post or email, but if your subject lines or blog post titles don’t grab the reader’s attention and draw them in, your pieces will never get read. When writing subject lines …
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