by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 31, 2021 | Operational Insights
It’s no secret that many frontline workers, including retail employees, are mentally and physically exhausted from the extra hours put in on the job because of the pandemic. A recent Retail Wire article shared that most employers see and understand how their employees...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 25, 2021 | Industry News
The Sherwin-Williams Company ended its second quarter of 2021 with an increase in both net sales and gross profit from the same quarter in 2020. Net sales from stores in the U.S. and Canada increased 19.3 percent, while consolidated net sales were up 16.9 percent to...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 25, 2021 | Operational Insights
Whether you have a marketing professional on staff or wear the marketing hat yourself, it’s crucial to have a marketing plan in place to help guide your strategy for getting the word out about your company. Without a plan, you potentially waste time and money on...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 25, 2021 | Industry News
Independent home improvement retailers and channel partners are invited to attend the NHPA All-Industry Conference Oct. 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The free event is held in conjunction with the National Hardware Show, and when you register...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 13, 2021 | Industry News
In July, the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the cost of goods and services, jumped 5.4 percent from the previous July, according to a CNBC report. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food costs, rose 0.3 percent, well within economists’...
