When it comes to the way people work, the dynamics of the workplace and interacting on person-to-person and digital levels is changing, according to industry experts who explored the changing nature of the workplace during a “Future of Work” event …
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Group Merchandising Conference Unites Manufacturers, Distributors
The mid-year Group Merchandising Conference (GMC), which ran June 16-18 in Atlanta, focused on building relationships and previewing products. Distributors affiliated with PRO Group, Inc. and Val-Test met with manufacturers during 973 scheduled private 30-minute buyer/vendor appointments over the course of …
Read More »House-Hasson Hardware June Dealer Market to Unveil Technology Advancements
At House-Hasson Hardware’s June dealer market, the company will explore the company’s present – and future – technological advancements to help them be more profitable and efficient. These include e-mail via the “cloud”; virtualized computer systems, “Go Green” paperless warehouse operations; …
Read More »Rough Winter Doesn’t Chill Attendee Attitude at United Buying Market
Despite a long cold winter, attendees to the United Hardware June Buying Market say they’re experiencing a booming spring business and have high hopes for the future. While United Hardware continues to work around the clock to meet increased demand, …
Read More »TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: Do You Have Time for Success?
Just a few short weeks ago, I had the opportunity to take part in one of the most inspiring events in the home improvement industry, The Young Retailer of the Year Awards. For 18 years, NRHA and its sponsors have …
Read More »Do it Best Shows Off Growing Categories, Services For Its Retailers
Do it Best Corp. used its May market, held May 17-19 in Indianapolis, to highlight retail growth opportunities for its members. The co-op placed particular importance on the growth and expansion of core categories, the growth of new categories and …
Read More »National Hardware Show® Wrapped Up in Innovative Fashion
Thursday’s Grand Opening Ceremony started the final day of the National Hardware Show® off with a bang, as attendees got their last chance to view all the innovative products and displays out on the show floor. Thursday’s theme was Innovation …
Read More »Homebuyer Preferences, Technology Themes Discussed at NRHA All-Industry Conference
Today’s educational lineup on the NRHA Village Stage continued with the theme of consumer trends in home buying and honoring some of the top independent retailers in the industry. At the “Who’s Buying Houses” panel discussion, Hardware Retailing Managing Editor Jaime Koch …
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