In its 2021 State of the In-Store Experience, Raydiant, an experience platform for physical retail spaces, found that shoppers are looking to get back into stores and spend their money in-person. The survey found that 47 percent of respondents said …
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Fuller & Son Hardware Celebrates 100th Anniversary
What started with one store and one branch of the Fuller family tree has grown into six stores led by the fourth generation of the Fuller family. Fuller & Son Hardware recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with a celebration that …
Read More »4 Smart Home Trends to Watch
Smart home technology is becoming more affordable and more popular among homeowners. From Wi-Fi enabled speakers to video doorbells and lightbulbs controlled by smartphones, smart technology brings new levels of safety and customization to DIYers. New data from the Home …
Read More »Channellock Launches Learning Platform to Narrow Skilled Trades Gap
As the skilled labor gap continues to impact the home improvement channel, tool manufacturer CHANNELLOCK® is launching a new tool aimed at getting young people interested in the trades. The company has introduced Trades 101, a landing page with the …
Read More »Behr Paint Announces Its 2022 Color of the Year
Behr Paint Company announced its 2022 Color of the Year. Breezeway is a silvery green shade with cool undertones, part of the BEHR 2022 Color Trends Palette. It is inspired by the Earth’s beauty and mimics the naturally stunning sea …
Read More »Listen to These 2 New Podcasts With Business Experts
“Tell Me More…” Episode 35: Steve Dennis Hosted by Renee Changnon, NHPA Retail Engagement Specialist On this episode, Renee talks to Steve Dennis, a strategic advisor, speaker and author on retail innovation. They talk about Steve’s career, his book “Remarkable …
Read More »Ace Slated to Open 170 New Stores This Year
Since the beginning of the year, Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the world, has opened 110 new stores. The company is on track to open 60 more before the end of the year. “Our proposition for consumers is …
Read More »Walk Through HPM Building Supply’s History
HPM Building Supply, Hawaii’s local, family-founded building industry retailer, manufacturer and supplier recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and shared photos from the company’s storied history. Take a trip through the last 100 years of HPM Building Supply. All photos courtesy …
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