by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 18, 2022 | Industry News
The inflation rate topped 9.1% in June, the highest percentage since 1981, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index was up 1.3% in June on top of the 1.0% increase in May. The energy index was up 7.5%, contributing to nearly half of...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 12, 2022 | Industry News
Each year at its annual Retail Advocates Summit, the National Retail Federation (NRF) honors the work of small business owners who are going above and beyond to advocate for the independent retail industry. The America’s Retail Champions program features 34 small...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 11, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Growing up and working in the Bay Area of California, Eric Hassett has been surrounded by and interested in technology his whole life. He owns five Hassett Hardware stores in the Bay Area, each utilizing technology to make employees’ jobs more effective and provide a...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 11, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Technology is crucial in so many areas of our lives and is becoming a necessary component for retailers to implement in their operations. For a closer look at why technology is important in the retail sector, and specifically in the home improvement industry, Paint...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 11, 2022 | Industry News
For the first time in the event’s history, the Hardlines Conference will move to Whistler, British Columbia, in 2023. The event has always taken place in the greater Toronto area but Hardlines plans to choose different destinations each year to host the event in...
