From marketing to inventory management, you can track analytics for nearly every aspect of your operation. That data, while overwhelming at times, is crucial for assessing successes and determining business strategy. For Hartville Hardware & Lumber, tracking analytics has been …
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NHPA Invites Industry to Celebrate Success, Identify Solutions at Conference
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is looking forward to hosting the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference Aug. 2-3 in Dallas, an industrywide event that brings together retailers, wholesaler representatives, vendors and other channel supporters, regardless of affiliation. Over …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2023 Highlights Social Side of Outdoor Living
As the world’s biggest garden lifestyle and barbecue trade fair, spoga+gafa serves as an international trade and networking platform for the green sector. Held in Cologne, Germany, from June 18-20, spoga+gafa 2023 brought in 30,000 trade visitors from 122 countries to …
Read More »Ace Hardware Selects Missouri for New Distribution Center
Ace Hardware announced plans to open a new retail support center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri. The new Ace distribution center, spanning approximately 1.5 million square feet, is projected to be fully operational in 2025 and is expected to create …
Read More »Houzz Shares the Hottest Summer Design Trends
Reflecting a desire to create new living areas and improve existing spaces to fit current and future lifestyles, the hottest summer design trends go nontraditional and a little outside the box. Houzz surveyed its community of homeowners, home design enthusiasts …
Read More »5 Solutions to Streamline Operations
Plenty of data and anecdotal evidence exists on the benefits of technology for your operation, but retailers may still hesitate because of the investment of time and money tech requires. Fortunately, when it comes to innovation, cutting-edge isn’t the only …
Read More »How Flexible Scheduling Can Improve Morale
With a willingness to embrace change and evolve, Wilco Stores has found great success and built a strong company culture. TJ Colson, president of Wilco Stores, says the core values of integrity, excellence, respect, accountability, teamwork and community set the …
Read More »Floors Take a Bold Step
When it comes to flooring trends in 2023, homeowners are stepping out and incorporating bright colors, bold patterns and fun designs in their options. Check out some of these loud and proud options to help your customers bring an anything-but-neutral …
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