by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 2, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights
While the supply chain woes seen during the pandemic have mostly worked themselves out, pricing will always be a priority for independent home improvement retailers. Often, however, pricing strategies in place for other industries don’t fit the needs of the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 1, 2024 | Industry News
House-Hasson Hardware signed a letter of intent to acquire Bostwick-Braun Hardware, a Midwestern U.S. wholesale hardware distributor, officials of both companies have announced. The acquisition will include warehouses and inventory. Steve Henry, president and CEO of...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 1, 2024 | Industry News
Attendees of the 2024 National Hardware Show (NHS) left Las Vegas last week with new product ideas to add to their operations, insightful takeaways from educational sessions and an infusion of positive energy and new business relationships. The event, which took place...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 1, 2024 | Industry News
Visa and Mastercard have settled a nearly 20-year dispute with merchants over credit card fees, agreeing to cap interchange rates through 2030. According to AP, the agreement allows small businesses to have similar bargaining power to large companies in regard to...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 1, 2024 | Industry News
New to the National Hardware Show (NHS) for 2024, the Independent Retail Center was a must-stop spot on the NHS show floor. Featuring Retailer Roundtables and Ask the Expert sessions, the Independent Retailer Center sent attendees on their way with helpful and...
