On Feb. 22, from 1:00-2:15 p.m. EST, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) will host a webinar on the importance of strengthening antitrust laws. Register now to join leaders in the small business community as they discuss the critical role …
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Hot Products – February 3, 2021
Wood and Grain Filler (sponsored product) Trade Secret™ Powdered Wood and Grain Filler has an unlimited shelf life and helps save money by allowing DIYers to use only what they need. The powder formula is unique and extremely user-friendly. Mix …
Read More »Capturing Impulse Sales in 2021
The National Hardware Show has dedicated a new category and area of the Show floor to impulse products, called the Impulse Aisle. According to Brandon Gaille Small Business & Marketing Advice, over 90 percent of shoppers make occasional impulse purchases and …
Read More »Task vs. Relax Lighting
Finding the right lighting options for a space can be tricky, especially in multi-purpose areas; while consumers may want bright, well-lit rooms for doing tasks, they don’t necessarily want harsh lighting disrupting relaxation time and interfering with the natural winding …
Read More »Apart Together: Products for Multi-Use Spaces
In 2020, the need arose to incorporate activities traditionally conducted elsewhere (like school and work) into the home environment. One of the main difficulties faced by consumers was how to organize areas for function while maintaining that homey feel. Having …
Read More »Lowe’s Plans to Hire 50,000 Employees for Spring
Lowe’s has announced plans to hire roughly 50,000 frontline associates across its U.S. stores this spring. The company says the 50,000 new hires will fulfill both seasonal and full-time roles at its stores ahead of the busiest home improvement selling …
Read More »U.S. Department of Labor Issues Stronger COVID-19 Workplace Guidance
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued stronger workplace safety guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces. The guidance seeks to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program …
Read More »February New Products
Solar-Powered Lantern Eton’s Aqualite is a solar-powered emergency lantern that features a collapsible silicone rubber water bottle body, water purification straw, a built-in SOS and strobe light and a USB smartphone charger. It includes an emergency whistle, carabiner, alcohol pads, …
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