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U.S. Retail Sales Rise in March

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The U.S. Department of Commerce says retail sales in March grew at the fastest pace since late 2017, according to an article from CNBC. In total, retail sales increased at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.6 percent, the strongest monthly …

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Home Improvement Brands Among ‘Most Loved’

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Data analytics company Morning Consult has released its list of the ‘most loved’ brands in the U.S., and big boxes and independent home improvement brands are among the top results. The company surveyed more than 400,000 respondents and tabulated their …

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Ace Hardware Begins E-Commerce Delivery Service

e-commerce delivery

Ace Hardware is introducing a new “buy online, deliver from store” program for Ace locations across the country, according to a press release. The company says the new delivery option is an important component of its enhanced e-commerce offering. “There …

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Lowe’s Announces Job Cuts, Relocations

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According to The Charlotte Observer, Lowe’s will eliminate and relocate hundreds of jobs in North Carolina. Approximately 600 full-time employees at Lowe’s corporate offices in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, were told their jobs would be relocated to Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, …

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NRHA Announces Joint Event With NHS and IGC

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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is excited to announce it will be hosting two major events in conjunction with the Independent Garden Center Show (IGC) and the Independent Home Improvement Show being held August 13-15 in Chicago. The 2019 NRHA …

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Listen Up: NRHA Launches First New Podcast Series

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Across industries, podcasts are becoming increasingly crucial ways of sharing information and learning from experts. From podcasts centered on the latest movies and TV, to political and comedy programs, podcasts are bringing new voices and new ideas to engaged audiences. …

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Sears Launches New Marketing, Small-Format Stores

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As Sears emerges from bankruptcy, the company is launching a new advertising campaign and investing in small-format stores to win back customers, according to the Chicago Tribune. In February, Sears emerged from bankruptcy after a judge approved the sale of …

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