The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends, hosting parties and celebrating the season. Getting together with loved ones will feel even more special this year following the canceled events and socially distanced gatherings from the last …

Hurricane season is in full effect for many parts of the country. Severe weather is always a threat and winter storms will be here before we know it. Being prepared in a weather emergency can literally mean the difference between …

Hot water—we use it every day, but most of us take for granted where that hot water comes from. Traditionally, your customers only had one option, a tank water heater, which heats and stores water in a tank until it’s …

The House-Hasson Summer Dealer Market saw enthusiastic attendees who were ready to buy in person again, access deals and explore new product opportunities at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, Aug. 13-14. The buying event marked the first in-person …

In July, the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the cost of goods and services, jumped 5.4 percent from the previous July, according to a CNBC report. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food costs, rose 0.3 percent, well within …

Soft skills, such as communication and teamwork, are crucial for employees in a retail setting working face-to-face with customers. Those same skills are also important when interacting with customers digitally, whether that’s managing a social media channel, taking online orders, …

The National Retail Federation partnered with Kantar to release its 2021 Hot 25 Retailers List and hardware retailer cooperative Ace Hardware Corp. made the list at No. 14. The list ranks the fastest growing retail companies in the U.S. based …

Adding or enhancing a niche requires more than ordering products and putting them out in your store. Below are five best practices to guide you in managing inventory in a niche category. To learn more about inventory management for all …