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Increasing transaction size is one of the easiest ways to increase profits, and one way to do it is to train employees on their role in the sales process. Training them on proper sales techniques and offering incentives around meeting …

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper …

With both their customers and employees in mind, Nowco Home Hardware dealer-owners Deanna and Tyler Nowochin embarked on a store remodeling project that added a new shopping destination for customers and office space for employees.  Named The Loft, the new …

Ace Hardware has announced the launch of Loud Mouth Barbeque, a lineup of barbecue sauces and seasonings aimed at redefining the grilling experience. Crafted with quality ingredients and packed with bold flavors, each Loud Mouth Barbeque product in the lineup …

Do it Best has announced the appointment of Eric Knox as the new director of LBM sales. Formerly the director of strategic business development, Eric brings a proven track record and a wealth of sales experience. Eric will focus on …

Ward Lumber announced Bryan Mellick as its new CEO. “Bryan really stood out from our first conversation,” say Tim Clark, cooperative board president. “It was clear right away that he had all the elements in a leader we were looking …

After three quarters in its fiscal year, Do it Best reported total sales of more than $3.2 billion, a decrease of 7.2% over the same period during the prior year. The co-op attributed the decline to an increase in interest …

Over 60 years ago in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Walter J. Hachborn and Henry Sittler laid the groundwork for what would become Canada’s largest dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer. Since then, Home Hardware Stores Limited has expanded to more than …