by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 8, 2025 | Operational Insights
Serving as a combat engineer in the U.S. Marines from 2002 to 2007, Heath Warren loved being able to fix things and solve problems, skills he transferred to the independent home improvement channel. Currently, Warren is the maintenance technician for Carthage Hardware...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
Sight. Smell. Taste. Touch. Hearing. Every day, we rely on our five senses to navigate and experience life. Forward-thinking retailers are also turning to the five senses to engage with customers in their stores and keep them coming back, moving from offering just...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
When it comes to knowing where to start with B2B in your business, retailers who have found success in this area suggest starting small to attract these pro customers. Jay Donnelly, owner of Flanagan Paint & Supply with five locations in the St. Louis Metro area,...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Industry News
One of the best ways to diversify your audience and differentiate your business is through business-to-business (B2B) sales. When you think of B2B, you probably picture outside sales teams making cold calls, and while that method is successful for many, retailers are...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
The history of ALLPRO Corporation begins in 1960, when three independent retailers from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Toledo came together to discuss the growing industry concern of major paint manufacturers focusing their efforts on opening company owned stores to...
