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Great Service is More Valuable to Loyal Customers than Rewards

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On August 23, 2023
Cutting Edge Products Magazine, Great Service is More Valuable to Loyal Customers than Rewards, Retailing 101, Spotlight on Business, Wanda Lenoir

The shifting retail landscape is growing the disconnect between companies and consumers. Retailers often think providing customers with an enhanced rewards and points loyalty program creates a stronger bond with the company. But it’s becoming more difficult to earn the trust of shoppers and keep them loyal—especially when retailers fall short on convenience and personalized service.

Ace Hardware Continues to Grow Opening over 170 More stores this year

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On August 22, 2023
Ace Hardware, Cutting Edge Products, Open More Stores

Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, has already opened over 100 new stores in 2023, and is planning to open more than 170 by the end of the year.

In Memoriam: George A. Juergens

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On August 16, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, Do it Best, George A. Juergens, George Juergens, Juergens

George Juergens, the second-generation owner of Juergens Hardware, passed away on Aug. 14 at the age of 87. George purchased the business from his father in 1971 and was thankful to see the business into the fourth generation. He never considered working at the hardware store a job, it was a blessing. He was passionate about it.

Watcher Vision 360

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On August 8, 2023
Cutting Edge Products Magazine, Digital Security Guard, Watcher Total Protection, Watcher Vision 360

Your new Digital Security Guard! Watcher Vision 360 is your complete loss prevention solution. It connects to existing surveillance systems (Watcher, and non-Watcher camera systems). Analyzes selected aisle camera video to detect typical shoplifting behavior. Sends alerts with video segments to smartphones or computers within 15 to 20 seconds of detected suspicious activity with no user limits. The system will also track product costs saved by shoplifting stopped due to alert notifications.

McCoy’s Building Supply Deploys Badger Technologies Autonomous Robots to Improve Product Availability and Price Integrity

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On August 8, 2023
Autonomous Robots, Badger Technologies, Cutting Edge Products, McCoys Building Supply

Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) and leader in retail automation is rolling out in-store robots at McCoy’s Building Supply to elevate operational efficiencies and bolster customer-service excellence following a successful robotics pilot. As a result, Badger Technologies® multipurpose, autonomous robots empower McCoy’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) and incorrectly

R.P. Lumber Acquiring Wright Building Center

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On August 8, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, RP Lumber, Wright Building Center

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. has acquired the Sparta, IL location of Wright Building Center, a long-time industry presence in Southwestern Illinois.

House-Hasson Hardware Promotes Taylor Hasson

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On August 8, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, House Hasson, Taylor Hasson, Vice President of Strategic Retail Management.

House-Hasson Hardware Company, America’s largest independent regional hardware distributor, is promoting Taylor Hasson to vice president of strategic retail management.

Gerretsen Building Supply Celebrated 100th Anniversary with Community Event

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On August 8, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, Gerretsen Building Supply

Gerretsen Building Supply, a division of TAL Holdings, celebrated 100 years of service by hosting a community celebration last Saturday. The event featured vendor demonstrations, outdoor games, and a raffle.

ECI SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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On August 6, 2023
Cloud Based Software System, Cutting Edge Products Magazine, ECI

ECI’s cloud-based software is built for the unique challenges of lumber yards and home and building supply businesses. With ECI you can be confident in your business’s ability to thrive today and in the future.

JOHN MELLENCAMP TO PERFORM CONCERT AT TRUE VALUE 2023 FALL REUNION

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On July 11, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, John Mellencamp, True Value Fall Reunion 2023

True Value Company is excited to announce that legendary singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will be the headline entertainment at its 2023 Fall Reunion market. Mellencamp will perform in concert on Thursday evening, September 14, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

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