While the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.6% in May, 390,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy even in light of increasing inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and predictions of an upcoming recession. The number of jobs added in …
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Westlake Ace Receives Salvation Army Philanthropy Award for Annual Fan Drive
For the past 10 years, Westlake Ace has been a staunch supporter of The Salvation Army and has hosted an annual fan drive in the communities where it has stores. The fan drive started in a single store in Hutchinson, …
Read More »Hot Styles in Wood Floors for 2022
Wood floors continue to be a popular option for homeowners thanks to their durability, ease of cleaning and hypoallergenic properties. Wood and wood-like floors come in a variety of options, including traditional hardwoods, laminate and luxury vinyl tile, and the …
Read More »How to Write Compelling Subject Lines and Blog Post Titles
You can craft the most informative and well-written blog post or email, but if your subject lines or blog post titles don’t grab the reader’s attention and draw them in, your pieces will never get read. When writing subject lines …
Read More »Consumers React to Supply Chain Issues and Inflation
Morning Consult, a global decision intelligence company delivering insights and custom market research on what people think in real-time, released its U.S. Supply Chains Report in April 2022. The report evaluated the impact of ongoing supply chain issues and rising …
Read More »Why Your Operation Needs Employee Development
In the human body, atrophy occurs when a person does not use a muscle for a period of time, resulting in limited or lost function. Atrophy of sorts can also occur in the workplace; when employees aren’t working toward goals …
Read More »On the Web: June
There’s much more to discover from the June 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.
Read More »Nikiski Hardware Paves the Way as a Community Hub
Nikiski, Alaska, is one of those towns that is quintessentially Alaskan, and while the town is home to just 4,316 residents and has no stoplights, it is a thriving community with deep roots. One family has been a part of …
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