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Dream Team

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Innovation Doesn’t Require Vast Internal Teams

IT team

While they might understand the important role innovation plays in an operation’s success, many retailers believe technology has to be expensive or complicated. In the July issue of Hardware Retailing magazine, we explored the basic technology processes, programs and systems …

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Analytics Highlight Paths to Growth

From marketing to inventory management, you can track analytics for nearly every aspect of your operation. That data, while overwhelming at times, is crucial for assessing successes and determining business strategy. For Hartville Hardware & Lumber, tracking analytics has been …

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5 Solutions to Streamline Operations

Streamline Operations

Plenty of data and anecdotal evidence exists on the benefits of technology for your operation, but retailers may still hesitate because of the investment of time and money tech requires. Fortunately, when it comes to innovation, cutting-edge isn’t the only …

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How Flexible Scheduling Can Improve Morale

Wilco employees

With a willingness to embrace change and evolve, Wilco Stores has found great success and built a strong company culture. TJ Colson, president of Wilco Stores, says the core values of integrity, excellence, respect, accountability, teamwork and community set the …

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The Million Dollar Popcorn Machine

million dollar popcorn machine

Hassett Hardware has seen expansive growth and success in the six decades since it opened, going from one location in 1957 to now six locations across the San Francisco Bay Area. President and owner Eric Hassett contributes much of that …

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7 Stats About Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending

What Consumers Want: Discover more customer insights on how product knowledge, convenience and competition affect purchasing at hardwareretailing.com/hiri-customer-insights. Rising Costs Have Impacted How U.S. Consumers Shop    

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