Articles by tag: Home Depot
The pandemic brought a boom to the DIY market, and home improvement juggernauts like Home Depot and Lowe’s took advantage. Now, though, with reopening back in full swing, “nesters” losing the DIY itch and work picking up for construction professionals, the big box retailers are shifting away from that consumer market and back to industry […]
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Architecture & Design
Is the Shift Back to Contractors a Positive for Home Improvement Stores?
During the pandemic, with many home construction projects stalled or slowed, home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s took a new approach – customers looking for DIY projects to eat up that time spent at home. Now, with the world reopening and building material prices skyrocketing, these stores are shifting back to an approach […]
Retail
Why Office Suppliers Are Getting Hit Hardest In Retail Closures
Retail stores took a big hit during 2020. Consumers slowed spending and adjusted to pickup and delivery models. Office suppliers, perhaps, took a large brunt of the blow. How have they adjusted during all these changes? What business strategies worked or didn’t, and how can retailers adjust moving forward. Marketscale TV Host Hilary Kennedy talked […]
Podcasts
Centering the Store Experience Around Human Connection and Value Delivery
Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest names to understand the brand strategies that will define the next decade in retail. An in-store experience team is not unlike the UI/UX group for digital assets. It’s about connection, […]
Podcasts
Home Depot Invests Pandemic Earnings Back into its Employees
As the pandemic has everyone staying home and tending to long procrastinated home improvement projects, Home Depot is reaping the profits. With the highest quarterly sales growth in 20 years, the company plans to compensate essential employees who worked throughout the pandemic with a raise. According to Yahoo Finance, Home Depot joins other big box […]
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Segmentation in Healthcare Cybersecurity Boils Down to Securing the Network and Protecting Patients
As healthcare institutions increasingly digitize their operations, the vulnerability of their networks to cyber breaches has highlighted the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. A recent Experts Talk discussion on cybersecurity risks in healthcare explores the pivotal role of network segmentation in fortifying these efforts. With patient data and healthcare service continuity at stake, […]
Global Collaboration Drives Sustainable Maritime ESG Practices
Amidst the vast expanse of the maritime industry, a new wave is cresting—the wave of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) imperatives. From reducing carbon footprints to fostering social equity, maritime entities are grappling with the complexities of sustainability like never before. As the global focus sharpens on ESG practices, the maritime sector finds itself […]
Network Segmentation: The First Line of Defense in Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Battle
Recent cyberattacks, including a major incident at Change Healthcare, have highlighted severe vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, propelling cybersecurity to a critical concern across the industry. In particular, the lack of network segmentation has exposed healthcare infrastructure to increased risk, affecting essential services and compromising patient care. As healthcare institutions continue to integrate more digital […]
Investing in Water Quality: Florida Takes a Proactive Strategy for Sustainable Infrastructure
Amid a national conversation on infrastructure and environmental sustainability, Florida positions itself at the forefront with a significant financial commitment to investing in water quality. Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent announcement of a $1.5 billion investment, focusing heavily on the iconic Everglades Restoration Project, comes at a critical time. As Florida’s population continues to swell, […]