Bringing together players from across the retail industry, NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show featured innovation, new ideas and product discovery. Over 30,000 attendees listened to keynote speakers, took part in educational sessions and panel discussions, discovered new products, services and …
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Settling back into a regular market schedule, House-Hasson hosted its 2023 Winter Market last week in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. “Nashville is obviously a huge draw, it’s a great destination spot,” says House-Hasson vice president of sales …
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Smart energy management devices such as thermostats and smart lighting are entering more homes, giving people greater control over their energy use and more options for altering the ambience of their surroundings, says Steven Hummel, manager of market research for …
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Ace Hardware earned another industry recognition, being named as one of the leading franchise opportunities based on its retailer support, yearly sales growth and strong brand recognition. The company secured a spot in the Top 10 franchise business opportunities in …
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest monthly surveys, the U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December. Several industries saw noteworthy job gains, including leisure and hospitality, which added 67,000 jobs, and construction jobs increased by 28,000 jobs. Construction …
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Offering three days of educational programming, an expo featuring retail solutions and trends and opportunities to explore the latest in retail technology, NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show starts this weekend in New York City, hosted by the National Retail Federation …
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When Mike Frattallone wanted to introduce a new type of popcorn to his stores, he turned to the very people who would be purchasing the popcorn to help him decide. Frattallone, former owner of Frattallone’s Hardware & Garden and now …
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On a windy New Year’s Day just one year ago, a fire ravaged the Pharr, Texas, location of Matt’s Building Materials and nearly burned the 220,000-square-foot retail store, warehouses and lumberyard to the ground. After starting in the door shop, …
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