Each year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) takes a look at who makes up buyers and sellers in that year’s real estate market through surveys of recent homebuyers and sellers. The organization then publishes its annual Profile of Home …

As we strive to continually find new ways to engage with our readers and keep them connected to the home improvement industry, Hardware Retailing has launched its own Instagram account. Followers can expect tools and guides that owners, managers and …

Because of the size and vast number of options available, merchandising decking products can take up a large amount of salesfloor space. Check out these creative ideas to merchandise the space you have available and let customers know what you …

The Employment Situation Report for November 2021 showed that employers added only 210,000 jobs in November. Economists had predicted an addition of 500,000 jobs, following the hiring jump seen in October. It wasn’t all bad news, however; the report, which …

Swift advances in technology combined with the pandemic have permanently changed how consumers shop. During the pandemic, the instances of customers using amenities like buy online, pick-up in store (BIPOS) and curbside pickup boomed and in-store features like smart displays …

Theft and loss have always been a part of the retail landscape, but in the last several weeks, some major retailers have been the victim of organized theft rings. Both the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times have …

No industry is immune to the lack of qualified workers right now. In a recent report from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 90 percent of employers who responded to the survey say they struggled to fill open positions …

You’ve worked hard to curate a product selection that caters to your customers’ needs. You offer high-caliber customer service. Your store is in a great location. Still, you hear from customers who choose to shop elsewhere for certain items or …