The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released new data outlining the effect COVID-19 has had on U.S. construction crews. The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) shows builder confidence fell 42 points in April to 30. Any …
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Retail Sales Fall 8.7% in March
As COVID-19 continues to impact every aspect of retail, the latest retail sales report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows overall retail and food service sales fell 8.7 percent from Feb. 2020 to March 2020. Retail, excluding food service, …
Read More »NRHA Plans Town Hall Webinar on April 22
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is committed to helping independent home improvement operators become better and more profitable retailers. As COVID-19 affects retail in unprecedented ways, staying connected and sharing best practices is one of the most important …
Read More »Weakley-Watson Rethinks Community Service in Light of COVID-19
Like many other retail operations, Weakley-Watson Hardware in Brownwood, Texas, is doing business differently in response to COVID-19. Owner Weston Jacobs is taking active steps not only to protect people from the virus, but also to take care of the …
Read More »PRO Group Plans Virtual Group Merchandising Conference
Amid the effects of COVID-19, PRO Group has decided to host a virtual Group Merchandising Conference using Zoom software June 22-24. Originally scheduled to take place in Atlanta, the event will still allow partner manufacturers and distributor members the opportunity …
Read More »True Value Retailers Illuminate Communities Amid COVID-19
True Value retailers across the country are taking part in the Shine-a-Light campaign, brightening the communities they serve with decorative lights to express goodwill, hope and solidarity amid COVID-19. True Value says its independent retailers are known as essential resources …
Read More »FTC Warns of COVID-19 Small Business Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public about several scams related to COVID-19 that could potentially harm your independent home improvement operation. Read about some of the most common small business scams and what you can do to …
Read More »The Farnsworth Group, HIRI Partner for Weekly COVID-19 Updates
Market research firms The Farnsworth Group and the Home Improvement Research Institute have announced an ongoing partnership to deliver weekly updates on how COVID-19 is impacting DIYers and contractors. The two organizations say the goal of the weekly updates is …
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