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According to a recent report from Gen Z Planet, a research and advisory firm, Gen Z’s disposable income has reached a total of $360 billion in the U.S. and will only increase as more members of the generation enter the …

It is easy for retailers to fall into familiar patterns and become complacent when it comes to updating the appearance of their stores. With retailers having seen significant sales and revenue growth over the last several years, there are opportunities …

Understanding your entire customer base is an important aspect of a successful business. As Gen Z amasses more buying power, it is important to understand the psychology behind their purchases. Hardware Retailing spoke with two members of Gen Z, Brandon …

An integral part of the National Hardware Show, HABITAT is an on-site and digital product discovery showcase, highlighting the ideas and evolving lifestyles that are driving the future of home and in turn, consumer spend. It is an elevated NHS …

See how several home improvement and other big-box retailers performed in the second quarter of 2022 with a round-up of financial reports released this week. The Home Depot The Home Depot reported sales of $43.8 billion for the second quarter …

For Kristy Ransdell, owner of Burney True Value Hardware, with two locations in Aberdeen and Seven Lakes, North Carolina, one customer complaint and a visit from the North Carolina Division of Weights & Measures turned into a major headache for …

In 2020, the United States saw a 71% increase in domestic bombings, with the U.S. Bomb Data Center Explosives Incidents Report stating that over 12,000 bombing incidents occurred that year alone. With the steady rise in bombing threats, it is …

Understanding your entire customer base is an important aspect of a successful business, as is understanding your employees. Hardware Retailing spoke with two members of Gen Z, Brandon Packer, an associate at Miller’s Hardware in Spokane, Washington, and Gerry Newenhof, an …