The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting nominations for its 2019 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. “Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s …
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Retailers from across the country recently attended the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) STIHL Foundations of Leadership Conference to learn more about how to lead their teams effectively and institute best practices to improve their businesses. The two-day conference, sponsored …
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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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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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Recently announced and proposed tariffs on raw materials continue to be an ongoing discussion worldwide as the U.S. and its trading partners shift their positions on international trade. To help determine the potential impact of these tariffs on the home …
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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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More than two years ago, Warren Buffett personally invested in the real estate empire spun out of Sears Holdings Corp. Now, his company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is extending a $2 billion loan to the real estate investment trust that owns …
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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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