Upside, a digital marketplace that provides cash-back services, has partnered with Nation’s Best Holdings, a company of locally branded hardware stores, home centers and lumberyards. This partnership brings Upside promotions to 46 Nation’s Best hardware stores across 15 U.S. states, …
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Consumer expectations have shifted over the last several years, and a comprehensive online experience is now an expectation for retail. Services like buy online, pickup in store or curbside pickup and access to real-time inventory in mobile apps are increasingly …
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Visa and Mastercard have settled a nearly 20-year dispute with merchants over credit card fees, agreeing to cap interchange rates through 2030. According to AP, the agreement allows small businesses to have similar bargaining power to large companies in regard …
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Breaking the stereotypes of what makes an independent home improvement retailer successful, Darren Tomasini has built a successful career and continued the legacy of his operation, Dazey’s Supply, where he serves as president and CEO. In recognition of his successes, …
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Attendees of the 2024 National Hardware Show (NHS) left Las Vegas last week with new product ideas to add to their operations, insightful takeaways from educational sessions and an infusion of positive energy and new business relationships. The event, which …
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New to the National Hardware Show (NHS) for 2024, the Independent Retail Center was a must-stop spot on the NHS show floor. Featuring Retailer Roundtables and Ask the Expert sessions, the Independent Retailer Center sent attendees on their way with …
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Back for a second year at the National Hardware Show (NHS), the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! educational program provided industry-focused merchandising best practices. NHS served as the host and sponsor for the …
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The 2024 National Hardware Show (NHS) wrapped up yesterday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Throughout the three-day event, several awards were given out recognizing outstanding vendors and products. A group of independent retailers selected by the North American Hardware …
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