The average store loses nearly $47,000 (or 1.6% of sales) each year to shrinkage, according to the 2022 Cost of Doing Business Study from the North American Hardware Association (NHPA). That’s enough money to hire another employee, buy a delivery …
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From rolling out plans to develop a 500,000-square-foot concept center in Tennessee to expanding its industry-leading sales force, Orgill has been making investments to elevate the company’s position as a leader in the home improvement industry. Adding Additional Field Salespeople …
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Big-box retailer Lowe’s released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, outlining the company’s goals and achievements in areas such as sustainability, community and employee engagement. The company reported a 49% reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2016, a …
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Indicating a positive outlook on the renovation industry, the Q3 2023 Houzz Renovation Barometer found more industry professionals in the construction and design sectors are anticipating business growth in the third quarter of 2023. The optimism comes after a decline in …
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Costing businesses money and peace of mind, shrink takes a toll on the retail industry, especially on independently owned and small- and medium-size businesses. The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) National Retail Security Survey 2022 discovered retail shrink, which includes organized …
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House-Hasson Hardware Co. has promoted Taylor Hasson to vice president of strategic retail management. Hasson is the son of the late Don Hasson, former House-Hasson company president and CEO, and has served for 13 years as marketing manager and vice …
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House-Hasson, the largest independent regional hardware distributor in the U.S., has named Lysette Aviles as vice president of human resources. In her new role, Aviles will implement personnel systems and processes for the benefit of House-Hasson employees and independent hardware …
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Chris Keffer, current senior vice president of sales and marketing for STIHL Inc., has been promoted to president and CEO and will assume the new role starting on Aug. 4. Keffer succeeds Terry Horan, who has been appointed to the …
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