Many major retailers, including big-box home improvement stores, are asking shoppers to wear masks in their stores to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about how Home Depot, Lowe’s and Walmart are approaching this new policy in their stores. …
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CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Cases in the Workplace
As the U.S. passes more than 3.7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 nationwide, understanding how an employee testing positive will affect your business is crucial. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released an FAQ to help business …
Read More »4 De-escalation Strategies for Retail Workers
In the past few weeks, a spate of confrontations at retail establishments has made clear the importance of training your team to de-escalate potentially hostile situations. Helping employees at all levels calm customers and soothe situations can be a critical …
Read More »June Home Improvement Sales Rise 17% Over 2019
Sales at U.S. home improvement stores (NAICS 444) in June rose 17 percent over the same period in 2019, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Overall U.S. retail sales climbed 7.5 percent over May as many businesses reopened …
Read More »Ace Hardware Names New President of Emery Jensen Distribution
Ace Hardware Corp. has promoted Alison Dowell to the position of president and general manager of Emery Jensen Distribution. Currently, Dowell serves as vice president of operations for the company. In her new role, Dowell will oversee strategies and operational …
Read More »Nation’s Best Acquires Hall’s Hardware in Florida
Nation’s Best, a home improvement collective overseeing ten locations in three states, will acquire Hall’s Hardware, which has been in operation in Milton, Florida since 1960. Hall’s Hardware offers a complete line of home improvement products and includes a small …
Read More »Orgill Partners With Zoom to Support e-Volution Buying Event
Orgill, Inc. has announced it will be harnessing the latest in interactive meeting technology to make its upcoming e-Volution online buying event a more immersive and interactive experience for attendees. Orgill is partnering with Zoom, the industry leader in online …
Read More »National Hardware Show Cancels September Event
Following a postponement earlier this year, the National Hardware Show (NHS) has now cancelled its 2020 gathering, which was set to take place Sept. 1-3 in Las Vegas. Event organizers say the decision to cancel was made to prioritize the …
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