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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.

Builder Confidence Surges in June

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes surged eight points in June to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Any reading higher than 50 indicates more …

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Housing Starts Up 6.8 Percent in May

Nationwide housing starts rose 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000 units in May due primarily to increased production of multi-family homes, according to released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the …

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Improving Your Hiring Process

Improving Your Hiring Process

Have a staff opening and looking to get the best candidate to fill the position? Consider implementing these strategies in your hiring process the next time you’re interviewing a potential new employee: Spend part of the interview working together on …

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Open-top Tool Carrier

Carrier features 22 pockets, rotating three-level LED lights and an ergonomic handle. It is designed to help users work in low light conditions or check inside a tool bag. Carrier is available in 15- and 18-inch sizes. For more information, …

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Paint Brush Handle

The ErgoMaster Pro takes the pain out of painting. The revolutionary design of the ErgoMaster Pro places the weight on top of the hand, rather than in the hand, allowing the arm to carry the weight and the fingers to …

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Natural Air Purifier

The Moso Bag absorbs odors, bacteria, allergens and harmful pollutants with 100-percent bamboo charcoal. The Moso Bag also dehumidifies to prevent mold, mildew and excess moisture. To use, place Moso Bag in direct sunlight once a month to rejuvenate and …

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True Value Launches Discover Credit Card Program

True Value recently introduced the True Value Discover® credit card program for True Value retailers and customers in the United States. The program connects retailers to consumers with new offerings that pass financial benefits and incentives along to the consumer …

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