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Moe's Musings

RETAIL= $ + ¢
(DOLLARS & SENSE)

The retail industry is the second largest industry in the U.S. — responsible for approximately 26% of all US employment according to NRF — with over $7.2 trillion in sales annually.
Although the vast majority of all retail stores in the U.S. (approximately 90%) are single-store businesses, these single-store businesses account for substantially less than half of all retail sales. Thus, the majority of the revenue in the retail industry is generated by companies that run retail chains.



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WHY APPLIANCE REPAIR PROFESSIONALS SHOULD
PRIORITIZE ANNUAL CONFERENCES
 
In the world of appliance repair, staying ahead means more than just keeping up with the latest tools and techniques; it’s about learning and improving skills that will keep you competitive. Annual conferences serve as valuable face-to-face events, offering a wealth of opportunities that can shape careers and businesses.
Here’s why attending ASTI (Annual Service Training Institute) in 2026 should be a priority…




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