by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 8, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights
A key part of any operation, an effective cash flow strategy assures your business not only survives but thrives. Many business owners and managers find themselves stuck in a cycle where cash flow challenges feel like a never-ending struggle, impacting both...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 2, 2024 | Operational Insights
By Tony Corsberg Principle Merchant5 Advisors Product assortment is the bedrock of retail. Assortment planning is the process of selecting the right items to be presented in a limited selling space that meet customers’ needs and are productive inventory within that...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 2, 2024 | Trends & Products
MEASURING THE PERFORMANCE of independent home improvement operations helps the entire channel understand how they compare to the industry at large. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), in partnership with The Farnsworth Group, has...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 1, 2024 | Industry News
When attendees from across the channel gather this August for the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) in Marco Island, Florida, they will be in for quite the reception as industry distributors Orgill and Do it Best will be inviting everyone to...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 30, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The last mile of the customer experience is the part that makes or breaks marketing. At Curtis Lumber, we always put our best foot forward in our marketing. We use our cleanest stores with the most foot traffic and feature our bright-eyed veteran employees in...
