Whether planned or unexpected, every business changes hands at some point, and most make a transition several times in the life of the operation. According to the PwC 2021 Family Business Survey, 50% of family businesses expect to increase the …
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster, which summarizes workplace discrimination laws and explains how employees or applicants can file a complaint if they believe they have experienced discrimination. …
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For Tyler Saxey, one visit to his local Ace Hardware store made a huge impact and turned him into a loyal customer for life. Saxey is no stranger to customer service. He currently works in customer experience at Foot Locker, …
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In its annual retail survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that retail shrink is an almost $100 billion problem. NRF’s Retail Security Survey is an annual survey of retail loss prevention professionals that covers national retail security issues such …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), the nation’s leading resource for market research concerning the home and building products industry, has forecasted the current national inflation bulge will lead to a deceleration in home improvement spending. Growth in the total …
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Chris Cummings thought he had all of his boxes checked when it came to succession planning. The owner of The Paint Center in Abilene, Texas, had hired two younger employees, Kinsey Brown and Anthony Martinez, with the intention of grooming …
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Whether your customers are professionals needing safety gear to stay safe on the job site or weekend warriors wanting to protect themselves during DIY projects, stocking a good mix of safety and personal protection equipment (PPE) makes your operation a …
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In what seems to be a common refrain for many types of products and services involved in home remodeling and renovation, the paint product market has been overwhelmed with strong demand and supply constraints in the previous year. Early in …
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