From corporate America to her own small business, Lisa Makowski knows how to lead a team to success. The idea to turn her legendary homemade snack mix into a profitable business was born in 2014 while working at United Hardware …
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United Hardware Buying Market Highlights Special Events
At its Spring and Summer Buying Market, held Jan. 10-12 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, United Hardware helped retailers start off the new year with a diverse mix of vendors, discounted buys and a focus on the power …
Read More »Retailers Talk Lawn and Garden Trends at NRHA IGC Event
The 2019 Independent Garden Center Show (IGC Show) landed in Chicago yesterday, and this year, there was even more activity on the show floor. Three additional events were co-located at this year’s IGC Show, including two from the North American …
Read More »How In-Store Recycling Programs Can Boost Business
What are you and your business doing to safeguard the planet? One simple action could be to institute an in-store recycling program both for your employees and customers to help usher products from sale to safe disposal. For millennials, climate …
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