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Retail and Manufacturing Lead 2018 Hiring Boom

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Heading into 2018, economists expected hiring to slow due to a tight labor market, as a below-4 percent unemployment rate would make finding workers difficult for businesses. According to The Wall Street Journal, “the opposite has occurred, largely due to …

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Donald E. Frieson Joins Lowe’s Executive Team

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After announcing a new leadership structure last month, Lowe’s has filled one of its vacant executive positions. The big-box home improvement company recently announced the appointment of Donald E. Frieson as executive vice president of supply chain, effective August 8. …

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TreeHouse CEO on Building the Company’s Future

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TreeHouse CEO Gary Kusin was recently interviewed on the National Retail Federation’s podcast series, “Retail Gets Real,” where he shared insights on the company’s strategy and focus moving forward. During the conversation, Kusin discusses the home improvement market and the …

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Big Boxes Focusing on In-Home Services

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As e-commerce websites like Amazon continue to grow in popularity among consumers, big-box retailers are providing in-home services to compete and remain relevant. Companies like “Walmart, Home Depot and the Container Store are hiring contractors to go to customers’ homes …

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Impulse Sales a Theme of United Hardware’s Buying Market

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At the United Hardware Fall and Winter Buying Market, held July 27-29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, attendees found ways to improve their average transaction size, increase their margins and invest in their communities. “We had a strong opening attendance, …

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