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Spahn & Rose Lumber CEO on COVID-19 Challenges

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COVID-19 has posed challenges for every home improvement retailer, including those operating stores in multiple states. Building materials supplier Spahn & Rose Lumber counts 24 locations across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. CEO Dave Davis recent spoke about the challenge of …

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How COVID-19 Is Changing Business for Contractors

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Since March, The Farnsworth Group and the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) have collected data on DIYers’ and contractors’ home improvement sentiments during COVID-19. The complete report for the organizations’ Weekly COVID-19 Tracker reveals contractors are relying on brick-and-mortar home …

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Review OSHA Guidance on COVID-19

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compiled helpful resources for business owners to review as they continue to safeguard customers and employees from COVID-19. Review OSHA’s COVID-19 guidance now, to get information on a host of topics critical …

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CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Cases in the Workplace

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As the U.S. passes more than 3.7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 nationwide, understanding how an employee testing positive will affect your business is crucial. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released an FAQ to help business …

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4 De-escalation Strategies for Retail Workers

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In the past few weeks, a spate of confrontations at retail establishments has made clear the importance of training your team to de-escalate potentially hostile situations. Helping employees at all levels calm customers and soothe situations can be a critical …

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Paycheck Protection Program Extended to Aug. 8

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The eligibility period for small businesses to apply to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended until Aug. 8, according to NPR. The program, which extends potentially forgivable loans to businesses negatively affected by COVID-19, was set to expire …

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Newly Updated: Stream All NRHA Town Hall Sessions

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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is hosting regular town hall sessions via Zoom to help independent home improvement retailers and channel partners stay informed amid COVID-19. In the first NRHA Town Hall covering COVID-19, retailers shared how their …

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