Many retailers will see an increase in holiday shopping this year, according to a new report from the National Retail Federation (NRF). The organization projects holiday spending to increase between 4.3 and 4.8 percent in November and December. That figure …
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Walmart Launches Virtual Reality Training Programs
Walmart will deploy 17,000 Oculus Go virtual reality headsets to train more than one million employees across the country, the company reports. The company is launching the virtual reality training this month and will send four headsets to each Walmart …
Read More »Amazon Invests in Prefabricated Homes
Amazon recently invested in Plant Prefab, a California-based company that utilizes sustainable construction methods and materials “to build prefabricated custom single- and multifamily houses,” according to an article from CNBC. The investment was made through Amazon’s Alexa Fund, which “provides …
Read More »Retail Leaders to Focus on Business Growth at 2018 NRHA State of Independents Conference
What are you doing to grow your business? The 2018 NRHA State of Independents Conference is all about growth. The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is presenting the one-day event, which is slated for Dec. 6 in Chicago, to give attendees …
Read More »2018 Cost of Doing Business Study Now Available
If you’re looking for a tool to compare your operation’s performance to typical and high-profit home improvement businesses, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has what you need. The 2018 Cost of Doing Business Study is now available and …
Read More »10 Steps to Keep Your Operation Safe
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. In an instant, an accident or unexpected event can injure employees and customers. Mike Marr, technical resource consultant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, has more than 30 years of experience …
Read More »Home Depot Expands Same-Day Delivery
Home Depot is now offering same-day and next-day local delivery of more than 20,000 of its most popular products to 35 major cities across the U.S., the company says. The new initiative is part of Home Depot’s $1.2 billion supply chain …
Read More »NRHA Launches New Inventory Management Course
Understanding your inventory is a critical component of your overall profitability, says North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) training manager and editor Jesse Carleton. If retailers don’t have an accurate, up-to-date picture of the products on their shelves, Carleton says, …
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