by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 25, 2025 | Operational Insights
With an aptitude for technology and a desire to continually improve efficiencies across his operation’s seven stores, Hassett Hardware president Eric Hassett has been exploring the ways artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in the independent channel. Located in...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 17, 2025 | Industry News
Billed as “Retail’s Big Show,” NRF 2025 brought together the biggest names in retail for educational sessions, networking and product discovery. Hosted by the National Retail Federation (NFR), NRF 2025 took place in New York City from Jan. 12-14....
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 2, 2024 | Operational Insights
In today’s digital age, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the board, and home improvement retail is no exception. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data, streamline processes and personalize customer...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 31, 2024 | Operational Insights
From sentient supercomputers taking over space missions in “2001: A Space Odyssey” to a robot helping solve a murder and save the day in “Big Hero 6,” artificial intelligence (AI) has been a main character in pop culture for over a century. No longer just a scene from...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 31, 2024 | Operational Insights
In the August issue of Hardware Retailing, retailers and wholesalers shared the ways they are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations. These ways retailers are using AI run the gamut from marketing to inventory management to loss prevention and are...
