Online home security research company SafeHome.org released its 2025 Home Security Market Report, which showed an increase in purchases of home security products. According to the report, more than 50% of homes have at least one security camera installed. With …
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Peace of Mind: Top Product Picks in the Home Security Category
While independent home improvement retailers may not be top of mind for consumers seeking home security products, your store can still become a trusted destination for these purchases by offering thoughtfully selected options that fit your business model. To help …
Read More »Why and How to Invest in Cybersecurity
Cyber attacks put individuals and companies at risk and threaten the financial security of businesses and the economy. According to Statista, nearly a quarter of the companies that have experienced a cyberattack have lost between $50,000–$99,999. Among the surveyed companies, …
Read More »Poster: Why Home Improvement Is Essential
Across North America, local governments are declaring home improvement operations and their employees essential amid the COVID-19 crisis. As a valued member of the home improvement industry, you know the products you sell, the services you offer and the community …
Read More »In Case You Missed It: Great Lessons From the Past Year of Hardware Retailing
Operating an independent home improvement business is no small feat. Even though your store hours may say one thing, you know that thinking of how to better your operation doesn’t stop, even when the doors are locked and the lights …
Read More »10 Approaches to Address Loss Prevention
Earlier this summer, the National Retail Federation (NRF) released its 2019 National Retail Security Survey. The organization compiles the report based on surveys from loss prevention professionals who represent 63 companies within more than a dozen retail segments. The survey …
Read More »How to Boost Your Operation’s Cybersecurity
The Department of Homeland Security wants to help your business improve its cybersecurity. The agency has named October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is launching campaigns to help business owners understand the importance of cybersecurity and identify online threats to their …
Read More »Equifax Breach Reportedly Affects 143M Americans
On Sept. 8, credit monitoring firm Equifax announced a data breach that affected 143 million Americans, as well as some in Canada and the U.K., reports The Wall Street Journal. Initially, it was reported that the breach occurred in May, …
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