The National Hardware Show (NHS) and the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) All-Industry Conference are going virtual! From Oct. 12-15, the National Hardware Show will launch its virtual show and NRHA’s All-Industry Conference will be co-located with the show, offering …
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NFIB Data Shows Small Business Optimism Rebounding
New data from the National Federation of Independent Business shows the small business labor market continued to improve in September amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to NFIB’s monthly jobs data, 10 percent of small business owners reported increasing employment an …
Read More »Do it Best Foundation Donates to American Red Cross Relief Efforts
The Do it Best Foundation has awarded grants to the American Red Cross chapters in Louisiana and Oregon in the amount of $10,000 each. “These gifts are a representation of our commitment to our communities,” says Rich Lynch, president of …
Read More »National Hardware Virtual Show and NRHA All-Industry Conference Begin Today
The National Hardware Show (NHS) and the NRHA All-Industry Conference are going virtual and both events start today! From Oct. 12-15, the National Hardware Show will launch its virtual show and NRHA’s All-Industry Conference will be co-located with the show, offering …
Read More »Webinar: Charting COVID-19’s Home Improvement Impact
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) recently hosted an in-depth webinar on the impact COVID-19 has had on the home improvement channel. Sponsored by Epicor, the webinar was an opportunity for all members of the home improvement industry …
Read More »2021 WRLA Showcase Changes Format
The Western Retail Lumber Association‘s (WRLA) Building & Hardware Showcase in-person event has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, a virtual event hosted on the association’s app and inside the Yardstick publication has been planned, event organizers …
Read More »PRO Group Honors Top Retailers
Paul L. Cosgrave Award Winners Exemplify the Best PRO Group has announced the dual winners of this year’s Paul L. Cosgrave Memorial Award: Campbell PRO Hardware and Supply in Youngstown, Ohio, and Valley Building Supply and PRO Hardware in Sweetwater, …
Read More »New Data Reveals What’s Motivating DIY Projects
New data from market research firm Consumer Specialists is shedding light on exactly how COVID-19 has impacted DIYers’ home improvement habits. The report is based on research conducted by Consumer Specialists with a nationally representative sample of more than 600 …
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