Lowe’s has announced plans to construct a global technology hub in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company confirms. The company says that, once complete, the center will employ approximately 2,000 information technology (IT) workers to help “accelerate the … company’s technology …
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Connect to Pointy’s Online Possibilities With Free Webinars
New webinars from North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) business services partner Pointy can help you strengthen your online presence and bring new customers through the doors. By connecting to your barcode scanner and POS system, Pointy technology captures each …
Read More »Sales Continue Strong at United Hardware Fall and Winter Dealer Market
As the year hits its midpoint, independent retailers gathering at the United Hardware Fall and Winter Dealer Market gave reports of solid sales in the first and second quarters. At the market, held June 28-30 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, …
Read More »Do it Best Names 4 to LBM Leadership Team
Do it Best has named four senior leaders to new roles on its lumber and building materials (LBM) team to better position the division for continued growth and provide an even higher level of service to its co-op members. …
Read More »Call for Photos: Are You a Military Veteran? Let Us Honor You!
Are you a home improvement retailer and a military veteran? Do you have employees who have served in the armed forces? If so, Hardware Retailing would like to honor you and your staff members through an online gallery of military photos. …
Read More »Behind the Scenes: 2019 Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
The 2019 Young Retailer of the Year honorees have found new ways to solidify employee retention, harness the power of social media, bring new opportunities to their communities and boost sales at their operations. They were recently recognized by the …
Read More »2019 Young Retailer of the Year: Jacob Hagan
Jacob Hagan Director of Store Operations Hagan Ace Hardware Orange Park, Florida Without our community, we can’t be in business. People like shopping at a company that helps and wants to give back to the people who support it. Jacob …
Read More »2019 Young Retailer of the Year: TJ Colson
TJ Colson Director of Store Operations Wilco Farm Stores Oregon and Washington I’m a big believer in taking time to fully train and support your employees. That’s how your business will reach a high level of performance. After TJ Colson …
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