According to a recent survey by Coresight Research, retail shrink is getting the attention of consumers, with 26% of respondents indicating they would shop elsewhere if their local store began locking items up. Additionally, 75% of consumers are moderately to extremely …
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National Hardware Show Unveils New Segmented Show Floor for 2024
Taking place March 26-28, 2024, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the National Hardware Show (NHS) will feature a new and improved layout. The segmented floor plan will make it easier than ever to navigate the …
Read More »Record Number of Consumers to Celebrate Halloween in 2023
Total Halloween spending in 2023 is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion, outpacing last year’s record of $10.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. A record number of people, …
Read More »Focus on These 4 Key Behaviors During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cybersecurity Awareness Month starts today and runs through the month of October, raising awareness about simple practices that individuals and businesses can engage in to increase their cybersecurity and reduce the chance of being compromised, more commonly known as being …
Read More »True Value Marketing Exec Outlines How Company Is ‘Here for You’
Earlier this month as True Value celebrated its 75th anniversary, the company’s executive team announced plans to invigorate the venerable brand and update its value proposition for the retailers it champions and the consumers those retailers serve. Hardware Retailing had …
Read More »Ace Hardware Fall 2023 Convention Delivers Promises for Future
At the Fall 2023 Convention, Ace Hardware pledged to build on a century of success and continue to help its retailers be “the place with the helpful hardware folks.” During the opening general session of the event, which was held …
Read More »Upward Picked as Sherwin-Willams 2024 Color of the Year
Sherwin-Williams introduced its 2024 Color of the Year Upward SW 6239, a breezy and blissful shade of blue that evokes the ever-present sense of peace found when slowing down, taking a breath and allowing the mind to clear. “Upward SW …
Read More »IKEA Partners With Afterpay to Offer Flexible Payments
IKEA U.S. introduced its first-ever Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) program in partnership with Afterpay, providing increased financial accessibility through a budget-friendly payment option for shoppers. Afterpay “Pay in 4” service is now available nationwide in-store and online at IKEA.com …
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