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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 …

In its 2021 State of the In-Store Experience, Raydiant, an experience platform for physical retail spaces, found that shoppers are looking to get back into stores and spend their money in-person. The survey found that 47 percent of respondents said …

What started with one store and one branch of the Fuller family tree has grown into six stores led by the fourth generation of the Fuller family. Fuller & Son Hardware recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with a celebration that …

Smart home technology is becoming more affordable and more popular among homeowners. From Wi-Fi enabled speakers to video doorbells and lightbulbs controlled by smartphones, smart technology brings new levels of safety and customization to DIYers. New data from the Home …

As the skilled labor gap continues to impact the home improvement channel, tool manufacturer CHANNELLOCK® is launching a new tool aimed at getting young people interested in the trades. The company has introduced Trades 101, a landing page with the …

Behr Paint Company announced its 2022 Color of the Year. Breezeway is a silvery green shade with cool undertones, part of the BEHR 2022 Color Trends Palette. It is inspired by the Earth’s beauty and mimics the naturally stunning sea …

“Tell Me More…” Episode 35: Steve Dennis Hosted by Renee Changnon, NHPA Retail Engagement Specialist On this episode, Renee talks to Steve Dennis, a strategic advisor, speaker and author on retail innovation. They talk about Steve’s career, his book “Remarkable …

Since the beginning of the year, Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the world, has opened 110 new stores. The company is on track to open 60 more before the end of the year.  “Our proposition for consumers is …