by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
When it comes to knowing where to start with B2B in your business, retailers who have found success in this area suggest starting small to attract these pro customers. Jay Donnelly, owner of Flanagan Paint & Supply with five locations in the St. Louis Metro area,...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 12, 2025 | Industry News
Retail spending grew in August as consumers purchased school supplies and attempted to get ahead of rising tariffs that could begin to affect prices, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Total retail sales were up 0.5%...
by Jacob Musselman | Apr 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
A well-managed sanding and abrasives category can enhance customer satisfaction and boost sales. By strategically organizing products, prioritizing quality and leveraging customer feedback, your store can better serve both contractors and DIYers. Paul Webster,...
by Jacob Musselman | Nov 19, 2024 | Industry News
A record 183.4 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Holiday survey. The figure is up from the previous record of 182 million in 2023 and 18.1...
by Olivia Shroyer | Apr 30, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights
If you think of sales as the engine that drives your business, then every employee is a moving part in that engine. But they’re not merely “cogs in a wheel,” because if anyone fails to do their part, the entire apparatus will stall. In fact, employees with a...
