As the effects of COVID-19 touch every aspect of retail, some U.S. states and Canadian provinces are declaring home improvement stores “essential” and allowing them to remain open to continue serving communities. On this page, find COVID-19 information for each …
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Amid uncertainty relating to COVID-19, one truth has come into clear focus: home improvement stores are essential. Hardware Retailing and the North American Retail Hardware Association are here to support you. On this page, find health and safety guidelines from …
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Amid economic upset resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. has passed a $2 trillion economic stimulus package meant to bring relief to individuals and businesses, The New York Times reports. The $2 trillion aid package was signed into law …
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Jobless claims in the U.S. rose to 3.3 million for the week ending March 21, CNN reports. This figure represents the highest number of initial jobless claims in history since the Department of Labor started recording the number in 1967. …
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Amid economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Congress is poised to vote on a $2 trillion stimulus package. According to The New York Times, the bill provides $150 billion to assist state and local governments in their …
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Updated March 30, 2020: For a complete overview of how U.S. states and Canadian provinces are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, click here. As the effects of COVID-19 touch every aspect of retail, cities and states across the U.S. are declaring …
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Shop-local movement Independent We Stand is offering free resources to help small businesses keep sales strong during the impact of COVID-19. The organization recently released a list of five ways customers can support small businesses. Among the organization’s tips is …
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Hardware Retailing and the North American Retail Hardware Association are committed to helping retailers stay agile and safe in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. On this page, find a continually updated collection of COVID-19 resources for retailers, including news, retailer …
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