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Chris Todd CEO Theatro Hardware Retailing (HR): What are some of the practical applications AI has for the independent channel? Chris Todd (CT): AI has helped transform how retailers serve customers in very real and practical ways, and we’ll see …
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AI: Fluent Commerce
Nicola Kinsella Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Fluent Commerce Hardware Retailing (HR): What are some of the practical applications AI has for the independent channel? Nicola Kinsella (NK): There are a lot of great tools emerging for product information enhancement …
Read More »Guidelines for AI Usage in the Retail Sector
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand throughout all industries, the National Retail Federation (NRF) has published a series of guidelines called the Principles for Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Retail Sector. These guidelines strive to encourage governance of …
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John Maiuri President of the LBM & Hardlines Group, Building & Construction Division ECI Software Solutions Hardware Retailing (HR): What are some of the AI tools you’re seeing lumber and building material retailers using right now? John Maiuri (JM): There …
Read More »Vendors Share Industry Best Practices at IHI Conference
Attendees of the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions, covering topics that include marketing, technology, retail operations and employee engagement. As part of the breakouts, several industry vendors will be hosting sponsored …
Read More »Solidify Your Cash Flow Strategy With Upcoming Webinar and New Course
A key part of any operation, an effective cash flow strategy assures your business not only survives but thrives. Many business owners and managers find themselves stuck in a cycle where cash flow challenges feel like a never-ending struggle, impacting …
Read More »Industry Insights, Data Drive Decisions for Retailer
In an effort to help retailers become better and more profitable, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout the U.S. to develop the benchmark report known as the Cost of Doing Business Study. …
Read More »True Value to Close Manchester Distribution Center
True Value will cease operations at its regional distribution center (RDC) in Manchester, New Hampshire by the end of 2024. In 2019, the company opened up a regional distribution center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with the goal of it serving as …
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