The holidays are just around the corner but many consumers have already started checking off their holiday shopping lists. U.S. News & World Report shared three shopping trends consumers can expect as they purchase gifts, decor and more for their …

Ace Hardware released its third quarter financial report this week, reporting record Q3 revenues of $2 billion, an increase of 1.4 percent on top of last year’s increase of 30.7 percent. It also posted a record net income of $99.3 …

This week, several Big-Box organizations released their Q3 financials, with most reporting continued sales increases in an already successful year.  Lowe’s reported net earnings of $1.9 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.73 for the third quarter. Those …

The month of October saw a jump in three leading consumer metrics—inflation, price gains and overall retail sales. According to the U.S. Labor Department Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, inflation increased 0.9 percent in October, following a modest …

Memes—you’ve laughed at them, you’ve shared them and now you can use them in your company’s marketing efforts. When used correctly, memes are an excellent way to connect with customers through humor and make your company more authentic and relatable. We …

It can be hard to let go of some things, but for your customers’ health and safety, it’s important they replace certain common household items frequently. We’ve put together a list of five common items found in a home improvement …

Heading into the heart of the holiday season, your customers are ready to turn their homes into festive holiday wonderlands. With the right product mix, you can become their go-to holiday decor shopping destination. This year, several holiday decor trends …

If an operation didn’t already utilize e-commerce and contactless systems before the pandemic, they most likely added them during the shutdowns to better serve their customers. Customers have come to expect these options, so retailers should stay on top of …