Theft, fraud and shrinkage can wreak havoc on a business, with the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail estimating retail crime will top $45 billion in annual losses this year. Discover how fellow hardware and paint retailers handle theft and …
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NHPA to Host Technology Conference in 2023
Make plans to join other retailers, wholesale partners, service providers and other channel partners at the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference August 2-3, 2023 in Dallas. The two-day event, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), will highlight …
Read More »Taking Technology to the Next Level at Busy Beaver
In the August 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing, retailers were introduced to three different technologies that can improve employee efficiency and customer service. One of those retailers, Adam Gunnett from Busy Beaver Hardware, shared about the operation’s autonomous robot. Below, …
Read More »On the Web: August
There’s much more to discover from the August 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.
Read More »Talking Tech: Q&A With Industry Expert John Maiuri
Technology is crucial in so many areas of our lives and is becoming a necessary component for retailers to implement in their operations. For a closer look at why technology is important in the retail sector, and specifically in the …
Read More »Where to Start With Technology
Growing up and working in the Bay Area of California, Eric Hassett has been surrounded by and interested in technology his whole life. He owns five Hassett Hardware stores in the Bay Area, each utilizing technology to make employees’ jobs …
Read More »Hardware Hank Launches New E-Commerce Site
Hardware Hank, owned by United Hardware, has launched its first e-commerce site. The launch supports the goals of United Hardware’s independently owned member retailers to grow consumer connections in their local communities. “We know that a majority of consumers are …
Read More »5 Ways to Use QR Codes in Your Operation
QR codes are inexpensive, adaptable, easy to implement, user-friendly and provide an excellent opportunity for retailers to connect with customers and build their bottom lines. In the March 2022 issue of Hardware Retailing, retailer Geoff Saunders from Cascade Home Center …
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