Retail sales rose for the 12th straight month in September even as gas prices put pressure on shoppers’ budgets, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales rose again last month as consumers …
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Cx Expert Pat Sullivan Takes the Main Stage at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference
Industry veteran and owner of Sullivan Hardware and Garden in Indianapolis, Pat Sullivan, is taking the stage at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference, July 29-30 in Orlando, Florida. Sullivan will be joined on stage by Anthony Bogucki, COO of …
Read More »Tractor Supply Announces Growth Plan, Financial Goals
Tractor Supply Company announced multiple growth opportunities it plans to implement through 2030, including an investment community day. “Tractor Supply has a rich history and track record of success. Over the last five years, we have delivered strong financial performance …
Read More »Big-Box Retailers Adjust Store Hours for the Holidays
As over 180 million people are planning their in-store shopping during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, some big-box retailers have changed their store hours, causing confusing for some shoppers. Hardware Retailing has compiled a list of some of the nation’s largest …
Read More »Discount Stores Make NRF’s List of Fastest Growing Retail Companies
Every year, the National Retail Federation ranks the retail industry’s fastest growing companies based on year-over-year retail sales. The 2024 list suggests finding ways to save is still a priority for consumers as five of the top 25 companies are …
Read More »Aubuchon Partners With Upside for Cash-Back Options
The Aubuchon Company, a fourth-generation family-owned hardware chain, announced its partnership with Upside, a digital marketplace that allows consumers to earn cash back for purchases. This collaboration marks a milestone for Aubuchon and Upside as it is the first store …
Read More »Census Data Shows Retail Sales Growth in October
Retail sales kept up a long streak of year-over-year gains in October even though the growth rate continued to slow, says Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist, in response to the U.S. Census Bureau’s release of monthly data …
Read More »4 Ways to Embrace Innovation From RICE 2023
With a pulse on what’s happening now and an eye to the future of retail, the 2023 Retail Innovations Expo and Conference brought together retailers, industry experts and vendors from across various retail verticals. The three-day RICE 2023 event included …
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