Target and many other national retailers from an array of industries are now accepting Apple Pay at their locations, Apple announced in a press release. Apple Pay is an electronic method of payment that enables users to store credit card …
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Inspiring Words From Past Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
For 23 years and counting, the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) Young Retailer of the Year program has cast a spotlight on the skills and successes of the industry’s young leaders. Nominations for the 2019 program are now being …
Read More »Big Boxes Seek to Improve Customer Experience
Big-box retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s are both aiming to improve their overall customer experience in 2019, according to separate reports. Home Depot is in the process of uniting its online and offline operations, a move that could change the …
Read More »A Close Eye on 2019 Retail Trends
As the holiday shopping rush settles, many retailers are ready to look forward and see what retail trends and innovations may be on the horizon for the year ahead. The National Retail Federation Weighs In Matthew Shay, president and CEO …
Read More »Sears Chairman’s Hedge Fund Wins Bankruptcy Auction
ESL Investments, the hedge fund managed by Sears chairman Edward Lampert, has prevailed in a bankruptcy auction to save Sears from liquidation, according to a report from Reuters. The bid is valued at more than $5.2 billion and is more …
Read More »Hardware Distribution Warehouses Inc. to Close Distribution Facilities
On Jan. 4, Hardware Distribution Warehouses Inc. (HDW) announced the closure of both its warehouses, according to a statement posted to the company’s official website. “As most of you are aware, HDW has been in negotiations in an attempt to …
Read More »Discounts Run Deep at United Hardware’s January Market
Retailers attending the United Hardware January 2019 Buying Market started off the new year in a big way with aggressive buying opportunities and programs from their wholesaler to help build transaction size in their stores. One highlight of the market, …
Read More »New Vendors and Credit Card Program at January House-Hasson Dealer Market
At the House-Hasson 2019 Dealer Market, attendees will preview products from more than 700 vendors, a 15 percent increase over last year’s event. Retailer-specific credit cards are also a new feature to this year’s event, which takes place Jan. 10-12 …
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