by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 31, 2025 | Operational Insights
Constant price changes from tariffs. Labor costs that continue to rise. A soft housing market and low consumer confidence. Looking at all the recent economic headlines, it can feel like there is little retailers can do to control eroding margins and protect their...
by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 29, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights, Trends & Products
It was a local meteorologist, Rebecca Barry, who helped Hagan Ace Hardware create its hurricane preparedness list with weather products customers need to prepare. Jacob Hagan, director of operations for Hagan Ace Hardware, says Barry’s thoughts and vision gave the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 29, 2024 | Operational Insights
From ice storms in Texas to wildfires in Canada, weather in North America continues to become wilder, more extreme and less predictable. Whether you rely on the annual Farmers’ Almanac or check the Weather Channel app on your phone, paying attention to the weather is...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jul 28, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
When you notice an employee doing an exceptional job or going above and beyond their normal duties, thank them. Let them know you notice and appreciate their efforts. You might even want to go a step further and offer a tangible reward or incentive for their work....
by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 3, 2022 | Operational Insights
Help Wanted. Now Hiring. These signs have become part of the landscape at many businesses across the country as companies struggle to fill open positions. The obstacles go beyond finding quality employees; many businesses are having a difficult time just finding...
