For the first time in many years, members and guests attended the Do it Best Spring Market in February at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Three years ago, the co-op announced it would be transitioning both of its annual …
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Final Call for 2020 Young Retailer of the Year Nominations
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2020 Young Retailer of the Year program is fast approaching. Nominations are due Feb. 28. Why Nominate? Honorees benefit from exposure for themselves and their businesses, and they build a network with like-minded …
Read More »Visa Plans Biggest Swipe Fee Changes in a Decade
The rates U.S. merchants pay to accept Visa cards at their stores will see its highest rise in a decade, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Visa’s interchange rates, which are fees charged each time a consumer uses a …
Read More »Pricing and Programs Take the Lead at House-Hasson Spring Market
Retailers gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for House-Hasson’s Spring Super Savings event, the first of its three annual dealer markets. Along with special market-only discounts on an array of new products, House-Hasson staff was on hand to deliver important updates on …
Read More »Home Depot Unveils First Flatbed Distribution Center
Home Depot has opened its first flatbed distribution center (FDC) in Dallas. The site will help transport heavy-duty building materials to customers across the country as Home Depot aims to offer same-day or next-day delivery options to 90 percent of …
Read More »Watch: True Value Invites Retailers to 2020 Spring Reunion
True Value is inviting retailers to thrive at the 2020 Spring Reunion, held Feb. 13-16 in New Orleans. Click play on the video above to hear a special message from True Value president and CEO John Hartmann about why this …
Read More »Preview New Trends From the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
At the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), international manufacturers showcased products featuring the latest technology and trends in the industry. As North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design, KBIS enables lesser-known manufacturers …
Read More »More Homebuilders Adding Energy-Efficient Features
Homebuilders are increasingly adding energy-efficient elements, even in homes they don’t consider to be “green,” according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders and Dodge Data & Analytics. The 2020 Green Single Family and Multifamily Homes SmartMarket …
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