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Jacob Musselman

Jacob is the content coordinator for Hardware Retailing Magazine. A lifelong Hoosier, Jacob earned a B.S. in journalism and telecommunications with a minor in digital publishing from Ball State University. He loves making bagels, going to farmers markets with his wife Hannah and two dogs and watching Formula One.

Upgrade Your Store’s Coffee Brewing Section

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In a world buzzing with caffeine enthusiasts, the desire to bring the coffee shop experience home is on the rise. Around 74% of Americans drink coffee every day, with 49% drinking three to five cups every day, according to data …

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Take it Outside: Essential Porch Decor Items to Stock

porch decor

For many homeowners, their porch is a way to show their personality outside, give their neighbors a glimpse into their house and provide outside living space. According to data compiled by the International Casual Furnishing Association (IFCA) in 2021, more …

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Hot Products – January 10, 2024

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Push Block The GrabberPRO™ is an adjustable push block that is ideal for use on table saws, router tables, jointers and band saws. The multileg design allows the GrabberPRO™ to pass over both sides of a saw blade, keeping contact …

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Import Cargo Enters Winter Lull

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With the holiday season over, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports will gradually slow during the first quarter of 2024, but is expected to ramp up in the spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by …

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U.S. Adds 216,000 Jobs, Unemployment Stays Steady

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Total payroll employment increased by 216,000 in December, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Unemployment rates also remained unchanged at 3.7% and 0.2 points higher than the same point in 2022. December brought on 17,000 more jobs …

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Holiday Spending Up 3% Over Last Year

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Retail holiday spending during the 2023 holiday season rose just over 3% year over year, according to data from Mastercard SpendingPulse. “This holiday season, the consumer showed up, spending in a deliberate manner,” says Michelle Meyer, chief economist at the …

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