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The Fed Announces Pause on Rate Cuts

the Fed

The Federal Reserve recently announced a pause on rate cuts at the end of a January meeting, holding the federal funds rate between 4.25% to 4.5%, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports. The Fed notes the economy remains …

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Tractor Supply Released Q4 Financials, 2025 Outlook

Tractor Supply Q4

Tractor Supply Company, a Tennessee-based rural lifestyle retailer with over 2,200 locations across the U.S. reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2024. Q4 2024 The company showed a Q4 net sales increase of 3.1%. Comparable store sales …

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Retail Theft Epidemic Prompts Action

retail theft

Retailers across the U.S. have reported a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019, and a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting during the same period, according to the Impact …

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NRF’s Top 5 Retail Predictions for 2025

NRF retail predictions

The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a list of 25 predictions for the retail industry in 2025. As independent hardware and paint retailers, here are the most significant predictions to prepare for this year. NRF predicts generative AI will …

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Peavey Mart Closes All Stores

Peavey Mart, the Alberta, Canada-based chain of hardware and agricultural stores announced the immediate closure of all 90 Peavey Mart stores and six MainStreet Hardware locations, the company confirmed via a social media post. The company has obtained creditor protection …

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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 …

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Honor an Outstanding Young Retailer

2025 YROTY

Nominations are open for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2025 Young Retailer of the Year award program. NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year program identifies and recognizes the successes and accomplishments of young home improvement retailers, crucial …

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