As the new decade begins, Orgill has announced a few changes and promotions to its team of executive vice presidents. These changes are designed to position Orgill for further growth in the coming years and to provide an even stronger …
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Ace Hardware Corp. has appointed Michael Magee to the position of president and general manager of Emery Jensen Distribution, a division of Ace Wholesale Holdings. Magee will oversee strategic and tactical plans for growing wholesale business, including the development of …
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Over the last 24 years, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has recognized the achievements of more than 150 up-and-coming home improvement industry leaders through the Young Retailer of the Year award program. Former honorees have distinguished themselves through their …
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As the new year arrived, 24 states across the U.S. have either raised their state’s minimum wage or plan to do so in the coming months, according to U.S. News & World Report. In addition, workers in the District of …
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Every workplace has its own unique culture: the shared values and actions that guide each business and influence how customers and the outside world view it. When employers honestly assess their workplace culture, take steps to address long-standing issues and …
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Amazon is telling third-party sellers they can no longer use FedEx Ground for Prime shipments, The Wall Street Journal reports. Amazon cites declining performance from FedEx as the reason for the temporary ban, according to the article. A spokesperson for …
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U.S. homebuilder confidence reached its highest level since June 1999, according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The latest reading of home builder confidence was 76 basis points in December. Anything …
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True Value has named a new member of its senior leadership team. Chris Kempa will now serve as chief commercial officer, reporting directly to True Value president and CEO John Hartmann. “Chris is an exceptional addition to True Value with …
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