By Luke Vander Linden Retail fraud has long been a threat to businesses, but fraudsters have never been able to go after so many different targets at once. New technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation can help bad actors …
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For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s 2026 Cost of Doing Business Study has provided detailed financial information from hardware stores, home centers, lumber and building materials (LBM) outlets and paint and decorating outlets in the …
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It is not an easy topic to talk about, but one every single operation will have to address at some point: succession planning. The independent home improvement retailing channel, and independent small businesses as a whole, are undergoing a massive …
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The inaugural DIY CON, taking place from Nov. 6-8, 2026 in Dallas, is set to bring together HGTV stars, top DIY creators, woodworking experts, home improvement innovators, makers and creative entrepreneurs for three days of inspiration, education and hands-on learning. …
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Becoming more than just an operational service, delivery provides another way for independent retailers to compete on convenience, customer experience and localized service. Busy Beaver Home Centers, which has 19 stores in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, is approaching last-mile …
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Orgill hosted members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means at its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday where the committee held a field hearing to solicit insights and feedback on the impact of recent tax legislation …
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At the Do it Best and True Value 2026 Fall Market, members and retailers heard about the continued path of integration and innovation that Do it Best Group is following, with announcements about new technology rolling out for retailers and …
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Orgill will welcome members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a field hearing focused on the impact of recent tax legislation on small businesses, manufacturers …
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