Consumers prefer to have multiple options when deciding how they want to pay for purchases. At the height of the pandemic, online shopping became the thing to do because people had little or no access to physical stores. Similar to other conveniences designed to make buying online more effortless, the option to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) grew in popularity.

Independent retailers wear many different hats to maintain day-to-day operations and deal with factors dependent on the economy's health. The local hardware store or home center is a unique business niche that caters to a specific segment of customers. Many of these family-owned businesses have been in the exact location for generations. They continue to exist when others have failed because they understand what customers want and expect of them. • Sell quality products and services at a fair price that solves a problem or improves my home. • Hire great employees who share information and knowledge to help me complete projects with confidence • Make shopping enjoyable and convenient—get me out the door quickly.