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Home Depot and Lowes Set Sights on Pros

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A new report from CNBC highlights how big-box home improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s are increasingly focusing on capturing sales from pro customers. During the pandemic, both companies saw sales rise sharply as more customers invested in home improvement …

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Home Depot, Lowe’s Announce Q1 2021 Sales Results

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A new article from The Wall Street Journal explores the heights home improvement has reached since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Home Depot and Lowe’s posted their second-highest sales figures since the start of 2020, demonstrating ongoing home …

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New Resources Help Retailers Onboard Employees

Employee Onboarding Resources

The first few weeks after hiring a new employee are critical. How well you onboard them will have a big impact on retention and job performance. But if you’re like most retailers, developing a thorough onboarding program is just one …

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Stay Connected to the Channel

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Even though the National Hardware Show is still a few months away, you can stay connected through NHS Connects. NHS Connects, opening to buyers and retailers April 27, is the digital home of the National Hardware Show and a hub …

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5 Tips for Finding a Specialty Vendor

You may have settled on a great idea for your next new niche category, but where do you source it? Oftentimes, you may need to go outside of your primary wholesaler, and the vendor you choose can make or break …

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Review Fiscal Year 2020 Home Improvement Sales

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Marked by a renewed surge of DIY activity, 2020 was a year of sales momentum for the home improvement market. Now, big-box chains, wholesalers and co-ops are announcing their fiscal year 2020 financial results, shedding light on obstacles and opportunities …

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Tracking 2020 DIY Momentum

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Market research firms The Farnsworth Group and the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) are tracking pro and DIY project activity as COVID-19 continues to impact the home improvement market. In the latest update focused on DIYers, new data reveals exactly …

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