Lowe’s has announced plans to construct a global technology hub in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company confirms. The company says that, once complete, the center will employ approximately 2,000 information technology (IT) workers to help “accelerate the … company’s technology …
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Target Faces Weekend POS Outages
On June 15 and 16, Target locations across the U.S. were hit by POS outages that impeded sales and frustrated customers, reports the Star Tribune. Bar scanners stopped working for several hours on Saturday, causing cashiers to enter barcodes by …
Read More »Distribution America Members Benefit From Clear Communication
Dave Christmas President and CEO Distribution America president and CEO Dave Christmas oversees a network of six distributor members who in turn serve retailers across North America with extensive inventory and unique marketing programs. Learn more about the strategic advantages …
Read More »Product Rundown: Convenient Painting Tools
Hardware Retailing editor Chad Husted shows some painting tools that can help any homeowner or DIYer make quick work of their next painting project. From brushes to magnetic paint pails, there are plenty of great products retailers can stock their …
Read More »Exploring Accessories for Hand and Power Tools
Getting the most out of a purchase isn’t just a shopping strategy for consumers. Manufacturers are eager to offer accessories that can extend the applications of their products and boost sales while retailers are always looking to increase transaction sizes …
Read More »Help Customers With These Memorial Day Projects
Memorial Day isn’t just a day of remembrance and the unofficial start of the summer. It’s a well-known weekend for outdoor events, IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 and, most importantly to independent retailers, home projects. Whether it’s sprucing up an entertainment space …
Read More »Lowe’s Reports $17.7B in Q1 2019 Sales
Big-box home improvement chain Lowe’s has announced its first-quarter 2019 financial results. In total, Lowe’s achieved net earnings of $1.0 billion, up 1.2 percent from the same period in 2018, the company reports. Lowe’s also announced its decision to “sell …
Read More »Look Back at the 2019 NRHA All-Industry Conference
The home improvement industry shone bright in Las Vegas last week during the 2019 North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) All-Industry Conference, co-located with the National Hardware Show®. From informative new data to gripping presentations from retail leaders and insight …
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