In its annual retail survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that retail shrink is an almost $100 billion problem. NRF’s Retail Security Survey is an annual survey of retail loss prevention professionals that covers national retail security issues such …
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HIRI Predicts Deceleration of Home Improvement Spending Through 2024
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), the nation’s leading resource for market research concerning the home and building products industry, has forecasted the current national inflation bulge will lead to a deceleration in home improvement spending. Growth in the total …
Read More »Eli Bliffert to Receive a 2023 Wisconsin Titan 100 Award
Eli Bliffert, vice president of Bliffert Lumber & Hardware, has been named a 2023 Wisconsin Titan. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. Bliffert represents one of the area’s most accomplished business leaders in his …
Read More »Buchheit Acquires 12 New Retail Locations
The Buchheit Family of Companies announced its acquisition of 12 retail locations formerly owned by Orscheln Farm & Home Company. Buchheit obtained these stores through the acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply Company. The 12 locations are part of a …
Read More »Wallace Hardware Fall Dealer Market Continues Anniversary Celebration
Wallace Hardware continued its 100th-anniversary celebration at the 2022 Fall Dealer Market, which took place Sept. 27-29 at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. The company and attendees got a special treat with Grand Ole Opry members Marty Stuart …
Read More »Bomgaars Acquires 73 Stores Making It the 2nd Largest Farm Retailer in the U.S.
Based in Sioux City, Iowa, Bomgaars recently acquired 73 stores from Missouri-based Orscheln Farm and Home, making it the second largest farm and ranch retailer in the U.S. behind Tractor Supply Co. “Today, we are pleased to announce that after …
Read More »Raspberry Blush Picked as Benjamin Moore 2023 Color of the Year
Benjamin Moore chose Raspberry Blush as its Color of the Year for 2023. The saturated red-orange enlivens our surroundings while awakening our senses with charismatic color. This vivacious color is unapologetic in its boldness as it encourages a confident color …
Read More »Nation’s Best Inaugural Golf Tournament Raises $260,000 for ALD
Nation’s Best Holdings, LLC hosted its inaugural Golf Tournament last week, raising $260,000 to support the mission of Arrivederci ALD and find a cure for the debilitating disease. ALD, or adrenoleukodystrophy, is a rare genetic condition that can cause severe disability …
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