DIYers are now more likely to work on their vehicles to either save money or as a hobby, according to a 2024 survey from the Auto Care Association, which uses analysis from Hanover Research. The survey found that 72% of …
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Recent R.P. Lumber Acquisitions
R.P. Lumber Expands Illinois Footprint R.P. Lumber Acquiring Guyot Lumber & Hardware R.P. Lumber Expands in Missouri R.P. Lumber Acquiring Mount Carroll Home Center R.P. Lumber Expands to South Dakota R.P. Lumber Acquires Golden Rule Lumber R.P. Lumber Strengthens Presence …
Read More »The Meeting Point for the Industry
The National Hardware Show (NHS), which took place from March 18-20, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, brought together thousands of independent retailers from around the world and highlighted the newest products, technologies and operational strategies. …
Read More »Fortify Your Defenses: Top 4 Cybersecurity Risks Small Retailers Face in 2025
By Luke Vander Linden, VP of Membership & Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC While cyberattackers are constantly shifting tactics, and with growing supply chains and AI advancements, retailers of all sizes should be on the lookout for new threats in …
Read More »Organized Retail Crime Associations: The Complete List
Alaska Organized Retail Crime Alliance (AKORCA) https://akorca.org/ Alert Mid-South Tennessee-Alabama-Mississippi Organized Retail Crime Alliance https://www.facebook.com/people/ALERT-MidSouth/100079448721953/ Arizona Organized Retail Crime Association (AZORCA) https://www.arizonaorca.org/ Arkansas Organized Retail Crime Association (AORCA) https://aorca.org/ California Organized Retail Crimes Association (CAL-ORCA) https://cal-orca.org/ Click here to watch …
Read More »4 Ways Training Can Increase Add-on Sales
If you want to generate more add-on sales for your business, you need to make sure you’re using effective promotional and merchandising techniques. But likely the best way to prompt customers to add more items to their shopping carts are …
Read More »Reduce Your Risk: Best Practices To Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Defenses
By Luke Vander Linden Vice President of Membership Retail & Hospitality ISAC (RH-ISAC) Today, 81% of IT and security professionals feel at least “somewhat” prepared to handle a cyber incident, per the 2024 CDW Cybersecurity Report. But with steep …
Read More »Best of Both Worlds: Study Finds Consumers Want a Well-Balanced Omnichannel Experience
In September, Ryder System Inc. released its 2024 study, The Influence of Omnichannel Excellence on Consumer Behavior, which benchmarked consumer behaviors, preferences and expectations when shopping online. The study found that consumers want a mix of online and brick-and-mortar shopping …
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