Recruiting a talented staff and retaining them is something every business should strive to do. So how can your operation keep employees happy and engaged? Through social recognition, according to Eric Mosley and Derek Irvine, authors of “The Power of …
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Lowe’s will “Bee” Making Changes in Pesticide Sales
Last week, Lowe’s announced it would be actively phasing out and eliminating neonicotinoid pesticides, which are considered a leading contributor to global bee declines, from its stores. Neonicotinoid pesticides, also known as neonic pesticides, are sold to boost yields of staple crops …
Read More »Report Suggests Retailers Dial Back Millennial Efforts
For years, retailers across many industries have focused on drawing in millennial consumers. However, a new report by Forrester Research Inc. recommends shifting some of that focus back to older consumers. What’s the difference between the two? Money to spend! The Forrester Research report, titled “The Future …
Read More »Fiskars Sends Tools On Tour
Fiskars, a global supplier of home and garden tools, has begun a marketing tour of the U.S. to allow consumers to try its products. The company, which is headquartered in Finland, partnered with an experiential and event marketing business to launch …
Read More »New Ace Division Will Teach Customer Service Strategies
Ace Hardware recently announced the launch of a new company division designed to share the brand’s customer service strategies with businesses and organizations around the world. The co-op’s goal for the Ace Center for Excellence is to provide professional speakers and workshop …
Read More »National Hardware Show Partners with Independent Garden Center Show this Summer
The Independent Garden Center Show (IGC Show) and the National Hardware Show announced they have entered into an agreement that introduces the “Taste of National Hardware Show” at IGC East this summer. “Taste of National Hardware Show” is a dedicated exhibit …
Read More »Ace Launches National Free Store Pickup Program
This week, Ace Hardware announced the national launch of its free in-store pickup program at participating Ace stores. The program will allow customers to check their neighborhood Ace store’s available inventory on www.acehardware.com before visiting a store or place their orders online and then …
Read More »Channellock Announces Newly Appointed Executive
Channellock Inc., a plier and hand tool manufacturer, has named Michael Smith as its vice president of manufacturing and engineering, effective March 30, 2015. Smith was previously the division manager of Associated Spring, a business of Barnes Group Inc., in Corry, Pennsylvania. He has …
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