The floors of the Overland Park Convention Center were filled with retailers eager to explore deals and new products at the Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market over the weekend. The distributor hosted the market in person, and attendees were eager to …
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House-Hasson Attendees Discover Deals, Reconnect at Summer Dealer Market
The House-Hasson Summer Dealer Market saw enthusiastic attendees who were ready to buy in person again, access deals and explore new product opportunities at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, Aug. 13-14. The buying event marked the first in-person …
Read More »Blish-Mize Invests $6M in Distribution Center Logistics Upgrades
In December 2020, Blish-Mize embarked on a $6 million investment in its Atchison Distribution Center to continue the company’s commitment to staying agile and delivering in-demand products to customers quickly and efficiently. The investment—a brand new conveyor system—included replacing all …
Read More »8 Young Retailers Who Are Changing the Industry
For 25 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has highlighted the achievements of outstanding independent home improvement retailers 35 years old and younger through its Young Retailer of the Year program. Honorees are selected from three categories: …
Read More »5 Cybersecurity Resources to Help You Protect Your Business
If any part of your business is connected to the internet, having a cybersecurity policy is a critical component to protecting your data. Check out these five resources to learn how your peers are managing cybersecurity in their operations, the …
Read More »How to Choose the Right Data Backups for Your Business
As high-profile ransomware attacks have been making headlines in recent weeks, and with the U.S. government mandating cyber incident reporting, it’s clear that taking the steps necessary to protect your business and your sensitive data is a critical part of …
Read More »How 2 Retailers Resolved Ransomware Attacks
It’s 6 a.m. on the Friday before Memorial Day. You anticipate it will be your busiest sales weekend of the year. A text pings on your phone, and the message makes you bolt upright in bed. It’s from your IT …
Read More »150 Years of Blish-Mize: A Q&A With John and Jonathan Mize
Blish-Mize Co. is celebrating 150 years of service this year. Hardware Retailing talked to chairman of the board John H. Mize and CEO and president Jonathan Mize for their insights into this milestone achievement for the company. Click here for …
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