Both Lowe’s and The Home Depot are investing in programs to bridge the skilled labor gap found in the U.S. workforce. Lowe’s recently launched its “Track to the Trades” program, which aims to develop specialized skills among its existing employee …
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International Hardware Fair Unites Global Industry
The 2018 EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair welcomed retailers, manufacturers and experts from around the world to Cologne, Germany, to see what’s next for the home improvement industry. Spanning four days, the International Hardware Fair attracted more than 47,000 attendees to …
Read More »Lowe’s Financial Results Reveal $68B in 2017 Sales
Lowe’s financial results, announced Feb. 28, indicate a mixed bag for the company. The home improvement retailer gave information on its fourth-quarter 2017 earnings and for the entire fiscal year. Lowe’s recorded $15.5 billion in sales in the fourth quarter …
Read More »America’s Main Streets Contest Honors Local Business
Starting today, you can nominate your favorite Main Street in the U.S. as part of the third annual America’s Main Streets contest. Organized by Independent We Stand, this program awards $25,000 and additional prizes to a deserving Main Street in …
Read More »Finding Your Facebook Footing
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) dives into data from hardware, home improvement and lumberyard retailers to learn what they’re doing to help their operations stand out online. About 85 percent …
Read More »Make Your Marketing Magnetic
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Boosting Business and Catching Customers With Effective Marketing We’re only a few months into the new year so Hardware Retailing thought now would be the perfect time to review the basics of …
Read More »NFIB Event Shines Spotlight on Small Business
The Indiana arm of National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) hosted its 2018 Small Business Day at the Capitol event in Indianapolis on Feb. 21. The event drew NFIB members from across the state to hear economic analysis, an overview …
Read More »Less Than 2 Weeks Left to Submit Young Retailer of the Year Nominations
There are just a few days left to submit your nomination for the 2018 Young Retailer of the Year program before the Feb. 28 deadline! Now in its 22nd year, the Young Retailer of the Year program highlights the accomplishments …
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