On June 21-24, PRO Group Inc. held its annual Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) virtually. The 2020 GMC was also held virtually, but this year’s event featured Zoom breakout rooms, allowing attendees to enjoy a more interactive virtual format. Through over …
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Child Tax Credits Could Stimulate Retailers
Starting July 15, U.S. households with children will begin receiving monthly payments for each child in the household. Part of the American Rescue Plan, the child tax credits will put money into the hands of low and middle-income families to …
Read More »Putting Pipes in Their Place
Keeping your plumbing department organized and easy-to-shop allows your customers to get in, find what they need and be on their way quickly and efficiently. Discover how two retailers have found success in the plumbing category thanks to well-organized merchandising …
Read More »Rethink Your Messaging to Older Audiences
The first of the baby boomer generation started turning 65 nearly 10 years ago, and the number of U.S. residents 65 and older continues to grow each year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 40.3 million U.S. residents …
Read More »Hot Products – July 7, 2021
Electronic Hearing Protector (sponsored product) The 3M™ Pro-Protect Electronic Hearing Protector helps you stay aware of dangers on the job site. It helps protect you from hazardous noises, allows you to communicate in low noise environments and enhances your situational …
Read More »Home Staging Products to Sell Homes Faster and For More Money
Whether it’s a sellers’ or buyers’ market, real estate agents know that staging sells homes. In its 2021 Profile of Home Staging, the National Association of Realtors found that 82 percent of buyers’ agents agree that staging a home makes …
Read More »Fun Backyard Games for the Whole Family
Warm weather means more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and the company of friends and family. Help your customers create fun and family-friendly outdoor spaces with backyard games and activities. Great for kids of all ages, the GoSports Giant 4 …
Read More »U.S. Adds 850,000 Employees to Workforce in June
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employed Situation for June 2021, which reported 850,000 jobs were added in June. The number of new jobs added exceeded the expectations of 720,000 and is well above May’s gains of 583,000. …
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