Have you ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the Home Depot? You’re in luck. The company has created new podcast series called “Give Me An H,” which dives deeper in the “unique culture through the eyes and experiences of associates …
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Comeback Plan: How 2 Retailers Took Their Stores From Bust to Boom
Click the image above to view a full PDF. Many entrepreneurs setting out to buy a business look for one that’s healthy, where risks are minimal and the probability for success is high. It’s a good, safe bet few would argue …
Read More »Custom Displays Clean Up Housewares
When Len Hunt found an antique refrigerator for sale on eBay, he knew it was an offer he couldn’t pass up. “We removed the doors, painted them with some specialty craft paint and then attached the door to the wall …
Read More »Custom Care: Understanding the Special-Order Process
Click the image above to view a full PDF. One size does not always fit all. Sometimes a customer’s needs are so specific that nothing other than a product so specialized it would not normally be part of a store’s …
Read More »Target Buys Grocery Delivery Company Shipt
Target has purchased delivery startup Shipt Inc., a deal which will enable the retailer to complete same-day deliveries from about half of its 1,800 stores by summer 2018, Bloomberg reports. Customers will pay $99 per year to receive unlimited same-day …
Read More »Encouraging Trades, Training Among Topics at Women’s Leadership Roundtable
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) hosted its second annual Women’s Leadership Roundtable in Chicago, Dec. 6 during which attendees discussed the value that trades bring to the industry, and the importance of training employees among a variety of …
Read More »Financial Checklist for Business Growth
Business growth can be a frightening proposition. Change, risk and unknowns are all part of the equation, and there’s no guarantee that everything will work out the way you hope. However, it’s necessary if you want to continue to be …
Read More »Loss Prevention Tips for the Holidays
The Christmas shopping season should put retailers in a good mood, but it’s also a prime time for shoplifters to ply their trade. As stores get busy, it’s easier for a shoplifter to get lost in the crowd. Make sure …
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