The Do it Best fall Open Buying Day has been set for Nov. 1 and will continue to expand the variety of products it offers to its member-owners from domestic and international vendors. Open Buying Day will be held at …
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Fired Up to Help: Retailer Supports Fire Department in a Big Way
Each year, the Sugar Creek Fire Department hosts a Fire Protection and Life Safety Open House. And every year since 2007, Rob Walker, owner of New Palestine Hardware in New Palestine, Indiana, serves as a major backer for the event. …
Read More »On the Web: October
There’s much more to discover from the October 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.
Read More »3 Ways to Mitigate the Impacts of Theft and Fraud
From organized smash-and-grabs to employee embezzlement and fraud, retailers have been reeling from an increase in asset and product loss since the start of the pandemic. Theft and fraud have always been an unfortunate part of the retail scene, but …
Read More »3 Retailer Resources for Loss Prevention
Theft, fraud and shrinkage can wreak havoc on a business, with the 2021 National Retail Security Survey reporting that the average dollar loss increased from 2019 to 2020. The average loss for shoplifting was up 71%, and dollar loss from …
Read More »Connecting With the Global Hardware Industry at the International Hardware Fair
Taking place in Cologne, Germany, the 2022 Eisenwarenmesse International Hardware Fair, hosted by Koelnmesse, brought together retailers, vendors and other industry players from around the world for four days of product discovery, education and networking. The event connected the global …
Read More »Operation Flashpoint Partners With Earlham Building Center
In an effort to increase awareness and provide education on how businesses and the public can prevent bombings in their communities, Operation Flashpoint held an educational kickoff event at Earlham Bulding Center in Earlham, Iowa. Leaders with the Madison County …
Read More »Nowco Home Hardware Recognized With Regional Award
Nowco Home Hardware has been recognized with a prestigious regional award, the Paul Straus Public Relations Award at the Proud of My Home Achievement Awards and Celebration. The awards were handed out at Home Hardware’s 2022 Homecoming event. The Paul …
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