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West Virginia Store Supports Victims After June Flooding

West Virginia

In the wake of widespread flooding that killed 23 and left thousands homeless in the state of West Virginia, several businesses found ways to organize and bring relief to victims. Hardman Supply Company is one of those businesses. They continue to provide relief …

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PRO Group Honors PRO Hardware Retailers with Annual Awards

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Running an effective hardware business takes vast skills, dedication and a love for customers and the industry. Three retailers are being honored by Denver-based PRO Group, Inc. for achieving retail success and upholding the principles and ideals of effective hardware …

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NRHA to Host First Women’s Leadership Roundtable

Providing forums to share your voice, develop a network of peers and learn valuable skills and new ideas to make your business thrive—that’s what the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is all about. And that’s exactly what the association …

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Lowe’s Q2 Earnings Show Growth

Lowe's

Lowe’s on Aug. 17 reported earnings and sales growth for the second quarter of 2016. The company’s net earnings rose 3.7 percent above the same period a year ago, reaching $1.2 billion for the quarter that ended July 29. Sales …

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Ace Hardware Reports Income Growth in Q2

Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware Corp. today reported both revenue and net income growth for the second quarter of 2016. The home improvement co-op’s second-quarter 2016 revenues were $1.4 billion, a 0.6 percent increase from the second quarter of 2015.  Net income for the period was …

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Home Depot Reports Strong Quarterly Sales

Home Depot

The Home Depot hit record-high sales and net earnings in the second quarter of 2016. The big box’s total second-quarter sales were $25.5 billion, a 6.6 percent increase from the second quarter of 2015, the company reported Aug. 16. Comparable sales …

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Walmart Tests Fixed Employee Scheduling

employee scheduling

Walmart is trying out a new method for offering fixed employee scheduling at approximately 650 stores, according to The Wall-Street Journal. The system allows select employees to have a set schedule for six months at a time, rather than finding out three …

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International Garden Fair to Open in September

spoga+gafa

Spoga+gafa, the world’s largest annual lawn, garden and outdoor living trade fair, will be kicking off in September in Cologne, Germany. The event, scheduled for Sept. 4-6 at the Koelnmesse Exhibition Center, will include more than 2,000 exhibitors from 60 countries, making …

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