Your Building Centers (YBC) announced it will acquire Allensville Planing Mill (APM) in 2022. YBC employs around 375 people, was the nation’s 55th largest lumber building supply company in the country in 2020 and is the largest Pennsylvania employee-owned lumber …
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2021 Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Sales
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday spending period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. When compared to the 186 million shoppers in 2020 and 190 million in 2019, the deceleration has …
Read More »York Wallcoverings Announces 2022 Color of the Year
York Wallcoverings has released its 2022 Color of the Year: At First Blush, an earthy pink that will add support and inspiration across all designs. York also released three distinct color palettes that feature At First Blush to demonstrate the …
Read More »New Federal Vaccination Rules Blocked by Appeals Court
Last Thursday, the Biden administration released two new rules regarding vaccination mandates for employers. The first rule was issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and covers companies with 100 or more employees. The rule requires employees of those …
Read More »Best Practices for Safely Hosting Store Events
From private parties to public gatherings, in-person events took a major hit during the pandemic. Most likely, the blanket cancellation of events impacted your operation as well, preventing you from hosting events that connect you with your customers and community. …
Read More »Contactless Commerce Brings New Opportunities
Even before COVID-19 disrupted retail, customers were increasingly shifting to e-commerce solutions and exploring how contactless commerce could add convenience and value to their lives. Now a year and a half after the pandemic first altered retail operations across verticals, …
Read More »Empower Managers With Online Training
Develop and encourage leaders in your organization with the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) home improvement industry-specific training courses for managers. The deadline to enroll in the Leading Your Team course, part of NHPA’s Foundations of Leadership program, …
Read More »OSHA to Issue Rules for Vaccine Mandates for Large Employers
President Biden has issued a series of proposals to encourage more Americans to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, including some rules that directly affect employers. Under the new proposals, businesses with more than 100 workers must require vaccinations for …
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