Online retailer Amazon has launched Amazon PayCode, a new way to let shoppers pay with cash at any of 15,000 Western Union locations, CNBC reports. The service was previously available in 19 countries, but is making its debut in the …
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Trust PRO Hardware in Indianapolis has an unusual claim to fame in the home improvement industry: 24/7 hours. Owner Adam Taylor opened the store in 2012 in a 3,200-square-foot space. Early on, he experimented with operating between 5 a.m. and …
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You’re accustomed to having seasonal weather impact your operation’s sales, but have you thought about the lessons you can learn from storms and sunny days alike? Weather is unpredictable, and the elements you can’t control provide reminders that are applicable …
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Mark Mathews, vice president of research development and industry analysis for the National Retail Federation, answered questions from Hardware Retailing about what recent store closings and openings mean for the retail industry. Hardware Retailing (HR): Is the number of retail …
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Customers’ expectations for in-store shopping experiences have grown as e-commerce and the capabilities of other retail technologies have changed. As Mark Mathews of the National Retail Federation (NRF) says in the Q&A here, consumers still want to shop in brick-and-mortar …
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Are you resolving to straighten out your business’s finances, learn about new products and the latest retail technology trends in 2020? NRHA can help you accomplish all your resolutions. On Dec. 5, retailers, manufacturers and channel partners from across North …
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Do it Best recently launched its new company website, offering an engaging, informative and user-friendly experience to a broad range of audiences. The new doitbestonline.com serves as an informational hub and key gateway for current and prospective members, prospective employees, …
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Running a successful home improvement business requires a lot of time and energy. In addition to stocking the shelves with innovative new products, you also need to educate your staff, hone your leadership skills and find ways to stand out …
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