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Nation’s Best Acquires Hall’s Hardware in Florida

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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 …

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National Hardware Show Cancels September Event

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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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Paycheck Protection Program Extended to Aug. 8

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The eligibility period for small businesses to apply to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended until Aug. 8, according to NPR. The program, which extends potentially forgivable loans to businesses negatively affected by COVID-19, was set to expire …

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Lawn and Garden Event spoga+gafa Postponed Until 2021

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spoga+gafa, the global lawn and garden showcase event, has postponed its previously scheduled 2020 event. Originally, the event was to take place in Cologne, Germany, Sept. 6-8, but will now be held May 30-June 1, 2021. Event organizers say going …

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Lowe’s CEO Discusses Changing Retail Landscape

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Lowe’s president and CEO Marvin Ellison recently discussed how the big-box home improvement chain is adapting to serve customers during COVID-19, prioritize shopper safety and respond to nationwide social movements. Ellison was the latest guest in the National Retail Federation‘s …

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Pending Home Sales Show 44% Rebound in May

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Pending home sales in the U.S. made a sharp rebound in May after declines in March and April, a possible sign of real estate and home construction stability after volatile weeks of COVID-19 disruption. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) …

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