by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 18, 2021 | Industry News
This week, several big-box organizations released their third-quarter earnings numbers, with most reporting continued sales increases in an already successful year. Lowe’s reported net earnings of $1.9 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.73 for the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 18, 2021 | Industry News
After more than 494,000 total votes cast for 216 entrants, Independent We Stand (IWS) has announced the quarterfinalists for their sixth annual America’s Main Street contest, “Road to Recovery.” The next phase of voting will take place Nov. 15 through Dec. 12. Vote...
by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 16, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The month of October saw a jump in three leading consumer metrics—inflation, price gains and overall retail sales. According to the U.S. Labor Department Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, inflation increased 0.9 percent in October, following a modest...
by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 16, 2021 | Operational Insights
From falling off ladders to trees catching fire, our favorite holiday movies jokingly depict the perils of holiday decorating. In real life, the dangers are substantial. Make sure your customers stay safe this year by sharing safety tips when selling different holiday...
by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 16, 2021 | Operational Insights
Memes—you’ve laughed at them, you’ve shared them and now you can use them in your company’s marketing efforts. When used correctly, memes are an excellent way to connect with customers through humor and make your company more authentic and relatable. We share five...
