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Annie Palmer

Annie joined the NHPA staff in 2024 as a content development coordinator on the editorial team. Annie was born and raised in the Indianapolis area and graduated from Lipscomb University with a B.B.A. in Marketing. Her favorite hobbies include baking, photography, traveling and visiting coffee shops.

Walmart Canada Opens First Ambient Distribution Center

Walmart Canada ADC

Walmart Canada recently opened its newest distribution center in Vaughan, Ontario, the company’s most advanced distribution center in the country. The 550,000-square-foot facility is the retailer’s first ambient distribution center (ADC) in Canada and uses various forms of automation, robotics …

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Hardlines Conference Honors Canada’s Top Retailers

Hardlines Outstanding Retailers Awards

Retailers were recently honored at the 33rd Annual Outstanding Retailer Awards, presented during a gala dinner at the annual Hardlines Conference in Banff, Alberta. Retailers were recognized in eight categories covering the range of retail hardware and home improvement formats. …

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6 Leaf Removal Tools That Will Blow You Away

leaf cleanup tools

With fall at its peak, leaf cleanup is top of mind for many homeowners looking to tidy their outdoor spaces ahead of winter. Hardware Retailing recommends these six leaf collection products to make removing leaves a breeze. Rakes This adjustable …

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Help Customers Cozy Up With These 4 Products

4 cozy home products

As more customers are preparing for the holidays, help homeowners cozy up ahead of the holiday season with these four comforting home products. These knit blankets from Fennco Styles are 50 by 60 inches, made with a waffle knit pattern …

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