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Amanda Bell

Amanda Bell was an assistant editor of Hardware Retailing and NRHA. Amanda regularly visited with home improvement retailers across the country and attended industry events and seminars. She earned a degree in magazine journalism from Ball State University and has received honors for her work for Hardware Retailing from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

This Holiday Season, Develop a Plan for Crowd Control

The bustle of the holiday buying season means more customers will likely be coming through your doors: According to the National Retail Federation, as many as 140 million Americans will shop over Thanksgiving weekend—97 million on Black Friday alone. To …

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Roof Flashing Kit

The KEMPEROL Flash Pack is a versatile, high-performance, seamless and self-terminating waterproofing kit for protecting or repairing small areas in roofing and flashings, where most roof leaks occur. The KEMPEROL Flash Pack includes detailed instructions, rollers, gloves and all the …

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Door Jamb Reinforcer

The UltraJamb Reinforcer consists of a sturdy nickel-plated steel bar with an accompanying bracket and screws. This indestructible steel plate reinforces the area where the door bracket attaches to the door jamb, preventing the wood from splitting or cracking. The …

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Ace Posts Positive Earnings in Third Quarter

Ace Hardware reported total revenues of $1 billion for the third quarter, an increase of $84.4 million or 8.9 percent from the same period last year. Net income showed no gain in comparison to the same quarter last year, coming …

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Rona Revenues Down in Third Quarter

Canadian home improvement retailer Rona Inc. reported a decline in same-store sales for the third quarter due “relatively unfavorable market conditions during the quarter,” according to the company. The retailer reported revenues from continuing operations of about $1.17 billion in the …

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Make Plans to Give Back this Holiday Season

The holiday season is fast approaching, and for many people, this time is all about giving to others. Donating time and materials to a local charity or hosting a fundraiser in your store shows your customers you support the community …

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