by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 1, 2023 | Industry News
Cybersecurity Awareness Month starts today and runs through the month of October, raising awareness about simple practices that individuals and businesses can engage in to increase their cybersecurity and reduce the chance of being compromised, more commonly known as...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2023 | Operational Insights, Trends & Products
AS YOU SHAPE YOUR merchandising, product procurement and operations strategies, knowing customers’ purchasing tendencies will set you up for success. Dig into eight stats from the How to Sell Direct in the Age of the Conflicted Shopper Report from logistics company...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2023 | Industry News
Providing data-backed insights covering the most important trends in the home improvement industry, the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shares that purchases of interior wood care products are growing. Data from HIRI’s 2022 Product Purchase Tracking Study...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2023 | Operational Insights
AIMED AT ENHANCING COMPETITION and choice in the credit card network market, the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) was introduced in July 2023 into the U.S. House and Senate. The CCCA strives to reduce credit card interchange fees, also known as swipe fees, and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2023 | Operational Insights
In recent years, independent operators have expanded their businesses by way of acquisition, due to a number of factors, leading to consolidation in the industry. To gain insight on consolidation trends, Paint & Decorating Retailer consulted an expert in home...
