The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported another jump in inflation in March, up 1.2 percent after a 0.8 percent increase in February. Inflation has risen 8.5 percent over the last 12 months, the largest 12-month increase since December 1981. …
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which found that the price of goods used in residential construction, minus energy, jumped 1.4 percent in March. The increase comes after the cost of construction …
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After another successful spring market, Do it Best is moving forward with a redesigned approach for its 2023 spring market that brings together the best of the online and in-person market experiences in a new way. “Over the last two …
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From bee houses to paint strippers, the 56th Retailers’ Choice Awards honored 32 new products as part of the National Hardware Show and NHPA All-Industry Conference. Six independent home improvement retailers made up the judging panel for the 2022 Retailers’ Choice Awards, …
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BeautiTone, the No. 1 Canadian-made and Canadian-owned retail paint brand, has announced its first-ever Exterior Color of the Year, Ebony. The luxe 2022 color is a rich black with a subtle, spirited undertone of indigo that breathes life into older …
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Home Hardware Stores Ltd., Canada’s largest dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture home improvement retailer, has been named one of Canada’s most reputable companies in Leger’s 25th annual Reputation study, where the company ranked 40th. “Home Hardware is honored …
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The 2022 NHPA All-Industry Conference, co-located at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, wrapped up last week, offering three days of speakers and panels from industry experts and top-performing retailers. Attendees came away with numerous insights and best practices …
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With a focus on investing in people, products and technology, the 2022 NHPA All-Industry Conference wrapped up three days of educational panels, keynote speakers and industry-specific informational sessions. The conference was co-located at the National Hardware Show (NHS), and attendees …
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