by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 2, 2024 | Industry News
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As part of its ongoing work to promote the passage of the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is looking for independent retailers to share information on the impact swipe fees have had...
by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 1, 2024 | Industry News
Caramelized, a warm terracotta brown with soft, earthy tones reminiscent of sunbaked clay, is the Dunn-Edwards Color of the Year pick for 2025. The Dunn-Edwards team of color experts researched emerging influences across culture, fashion, technology, lifestyle and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2024 | Operational Insights, Trends & Products
By the Home Improvement Research Institute Well-maintained wood flooring can enhance a home’s overall appearance, last for decades and increase the resale value of a property. As such, many homeowners are willing to invest in installing and caring for wood floors, but...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights
By Gary Pittsford Partner & Chief Valuation Officer (ret.) and Consultant Creative Planning Business Services In August, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) recognized its 2024 Young Retailer of the Year honorees at the Independent Home...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights
By Gina Schaefer Founder and Former CEO A Few Cool Hardware Stores When I launched our first store in 2003, I knew that managing “the numbers” wasn’t going to be my strong suit. I also knew that it was vital to start off on the right foot—to lay the foundation of a...
