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Republican leaders in Congress proposed a plan Wednesday to reform the U.S. tax code, The New York Times reports. According to the newspaper, the GOP tax reform plan calls for reduced taxes for the wealthy, the middle class and businesses and preserves …

As retailers begin planning ahead for their busy spring selling season, those attending the True Value Fall Reunion were also encouraged to think in the moment. The buying show, which the co-op hosted in Chicago at McCormick Place, ran Sept. …

Ace Hardware’s president and CEO, John Venhuizen, recently sat down with Hardware Retailing for an interview. He discussed weather events that have impacted Ace retailers, strategies for competing with “an incredibly good enemy” in Amazon and the co-op’s opportunities and plans for growth. …

More deals, more options and more interaction were all in the spotlight at the Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market, held Sept. 15-16 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Retailers attended the two-day event to prepare for the upcoming …

Google and Home Depot recently partnered to allow the big-box retailer’s customers to order home improvement products through the tech company’s voice-activated smart home products, reports Fortune. According to Fortune, the big-box home improvement retailer will sell its products online …

As Hurricane Harvey dissipates, retailers in its wake are ready to regroup, survey the damage and chart a path forward. Susan Murff, co-owner of Cypress Hardware and Feed in Houston, considers herself fortunate. Her store suffered minor roof leaks but did …

For three days, retailers packed Orgill’s Fall Dealer Market looking for bargain buys and the latest products, programs and services that would prepare them for the next selling season. The event was held Aug. 24-26 at the Boston Convention and …

In its second-quarter financial results released Wednesday, Lowe’s announced that it will increase “customer-facing hours” to continue its upward trend in comparable store sales, according to the company. “Lowe’s hopes to ride the wave of stronger shopper traffic with the investment …