by Jacob Musselman | Jul 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
There’s little doubt that price is a major consideration when contractors decide where to buy their paint, and for independent retailers, that’s where the struggle begins. How do you outprice a competitor who’s practically giving away their paint? Fortunately, it’s...
by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 17, 2026 | Industry News
Combining AI chat, task management and operations analytics—tied directly to a retailers POS inventory—FastQuery is an AI copilot built for independent home improvement retailers. FastQuery helps store associates quickly find product information like aisle numbers,...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Industry News
One of the best ways to diversify your audience and differentiate your business is through business-to-business (B2B) sales. When you think of B2B, you probably picture outside sales teams making cold calls, and while that method is successful for many, retailers are...
by Jacob Musselman | Feb 28, 2025 | Operational Insights, Trends & Products
Paint sprayers are an essential tool for professionals working on large-scale projects and DIYers looking to upgrade their spaces at home, but these products can become unusable without proper maintenance and occasional repairs. At JC Licht’s location in Addison,...
by Olivia Shroyer | Feb 10, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights
If you’ve yet to create an organized training program, don’t wait a minute longer to start. Being successful at retail requires careful attention to operational best practices, such as merchandising, inventory and marketing. Retailers neglect training at their peril....
