by Jacob Musselman | Jan 29, 2025 | Industry News
Retailers across the U.S. have reported a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019, and a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting during the same period, according to the Impact of Retail Theft & Violence...
by Jacob Musselman | Jan 24, 2025 | Industry News
The Western Retail Lumber Association has been around for 135 years, and after consultation with members, board members, partners and key stakeholders, the association announced it has changed its name, and will now be known as Supply-Build Canada. “As the association...
by Jacob Musselman | Jan 23, 2025 | Trends & Products
PaintLine announced the hiring of Josh Frerks as its new business development lead. Frerks comes to PaintLine with an extensive background in sales and marketing in the cabinet, window, door and building products industries. In his new position, Frerks will focus on...
by Jacob Musselman | Jan 22, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights
This is one of a series of case studies into why training is important and the tangible results it can have on your business. Click Here to read other case studies. Of all the excuses for not training, “We’re just too busy” is one of the most common. Too often,...
by Jacob Musselman | Jan 8, 2025 | Industry News
In 2024, economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates and other global challenges and should continue to show strength in 2025, says National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The U.S. economy ended 2024 on a high note and the outlook...
