Whether planned or unexpected, every business changes hands at some point, and most make a transition several times in the life of the operation. According to the PwC 2021 Family Business Survey, 50% of family businesses expect to increase the …
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In Memoriam: Do it Best Board Member Rich Lender
The home improvement industry is mourning the loss of Rich Lender, who died in a car accident on Oct. 25. He was a newly elected member of the Do it Best Board of Directors, and president and CEO of Your …
Read More »EEOC Updates Workplace Discrimination Poster
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster, which summarizes workplace discrimination laws and explains how employees or applicants can file a complaint if they believe they have experienced discrimination. …
Read More »Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware Makes a Good Call on Customer Experience
For Tyler Saxey, one visit to his local Ace Hardware store made a huge impact and turned him into a loyal customer for life. Saxey is no stranger to customer service. He currently works in customer experience at Foot Locker, …
Read More »NRF Study Finds Retail Shrink Is a $100 Billion Problem
In its annual retail survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that retail shrink is an almost $100 billion problem. NRF’s Retail Security Survey is an annual survey of retail loss prevention professionals that covers national retail security issues such …
Read More »HIRI Predicts Deceleration of Home Improvement Spending Through 2024
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), the nation’s leading resource for market research concerning the home and building products industry, has forecasted the current national inflation bulge will lead to a deceleration in home improvement spending. Growth in the total …
Read More »Buchheit Acquires 12 New Retail Locations
The Buchheit Family of Companies announced its acquisition of 12 retail locations formerly owned by Orscheln Farm & Home Company. Buchheit obtained these stores through the acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply Company. The 12 locations are part of a …
Read More »How One Retailer Learned to Pivot While Succession Planning
Chris Cummings thought he had all of his boxes checked when it came to succession planning. The owner of The Paint Center in Abilene, Texas, had hired two younger employees, Kinsey Brown and Anthony Martinez, with the intention of grooming …
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