From old-fashioned yard games like bocce ball, sack races and horseshoes to brand new options like Spikeball and Rollors, outdoor games make a great addition to a tailgating and outdoor recreation department. Some retailers have even had luck locally sourcing …
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Popular Summer Bulbs
After the last frost, it’s time for the planting of summer bulbs. Popular with gardeners and homeowners, summer-blooming, spring-planted bulbs are generally low maintenance and can add drama to landscaping, especially when tucked amongst perennials or planted in patterns. Bulbs, …
Read More »Good Leaders Are Learners
For trendsetters, the learning never ends, especially for retailers looking to improve their leadership skills and grow their businesses. These leaders are always on the lookout for ways to improve. Fortunately, there’s an organization dedicated to helping independent home improvement …
Read More »The Flea Life Cycle—and How You Can Stop It
Adult fleas are parasites of warm-blooded animals such as cats, dogs and humans. Under most situations, fleas will complete their life cycle within three to five weeks. They pass through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and an adult stage. …
Read More »Now’s the Time for EPLI
A former employee brings a lawsuit against your business, claiming he was retaliated against for filing a workers’ compensation claim. An employee quits and files a charge with the EEOC, claiming race discrimination. Charges against your business, claiming gender discrimination, …
Read More »Top Multi-Cooker Picks for 2019
Multi-cookers, like top-selling brand Instant Pot, hit the small appliance market nearly a decade ago and have remained popular, especially as more and more cookbooks and online recipes are developed for the cookers. Combining the function of several appliances, including …
Read More »3 Ways to Eliminate Fleas
Spring is here, and parasites are loving this warmer weather as much as people are. Warmer weather brings fleas to the forefront; they can quickly infest your yard, pets and home. If you want to be flea free, you must …
Read More »Steering Away From Distracted Driving
As vehicles have become safer and more technologically advanced, distracted driving has remained a major concern. More and more accidents are related to cell phone use, GPS distractions and texting while driving. As the National Safety Council reports, someone is …
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