by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 9, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
According to the most recent Global Port Tracker report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, major retail container ports are expected to see near-record volume during June, hindering retailers’ attempts to meet still-high...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 6, 2022 | Operational Insights
One of the best ways to engage with your customers is through surveys. Surveys allow you to know what your customers want and need in products and services so you can better cater your offerings, and they also provide insights on the ways customers want to engage with...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 6, 2022 | Industry News
Nicole Durant purchased Exeter Paint when she was in her early 20s, but she didn’t let her lack of industry or business experience stop her from creating a successful home improvement store with paint, flooring, wallcoverings and more. She now runs two locations, in...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 6, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
While the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.6% in May, 390,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy even in light of increasing inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and predictions of an upcoming recession. The number of jobs added in May was down from the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 6, 2022 | Industry News
Unlike others in the home improvement industry, Michelle Skeen didn’t grow up in a paint or hardware store and didn’t have a part-time job as a teenager working for a retailer. When Skeen joined the team at South Texas Paint & Supply in Kerrville, Texas, she...
