Getting sick is a part of life. But for retailers, sick or injured employees can lead to extra costs and a loss of productivity and efficiency. In 2019, independent research group Integrated Benefits Institute found that illness-related work absences cost …
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3 Must-Haves for Your Outdoor Living Department
With a 7,000-square-foot showroom dedicated to outdoor living products, Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living is a go-to store for outdoor furniture, accessories, grills and more. Located on the Jersey Shore in the small borough of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, …
Read More »On the Web: April
There’s much more to discover from the April 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.
Read More »Build a Wrapping Paper Organizer to Keep Rolls Under Control
From holidays to birthdays, wrapping paper can be hard to keep neat and organized. Help your customers turn a blank wall into a functional wrapping paper organizer with this DIY project that also adds visual interest to any space. Click here to …
Read More »Curtis Lumber Hosts Pet Adoption Event
For 12 years, Curtis Lumber, which has 23 locations in New York and Vermont, has hosted PetAPalooza, an adoption event that has placed over 5,000 pets into loving homes since it began. Along with cats and dogs, the event finds …
Read More »How DIYers Are Handling Product Shortages
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently partnered with The Farnsworth Group to track sentiments among homeowners in the midst of continuing supply chain issues, increasing prices and product shortages. The survey included homeowners who choose to complete projects themselves …
Read More »NHS is Giving Away an Independent Retail Grant
Don’t miss this opportunity to win an independent retail grant from the National Hardware Show! For 76 years, the National Hardware Show has been the premier event uniting the hardware and home improvement communities, continuously transforming to enable industry professionals …
Read More »Creative Additions to Your Company’s Wellness Program
While perks like health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and 401(k) accounts are important to offer employees, companies can go above and beyond for their staff by providing a comprehensive wellness program that includes resources to improve mental and …
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