The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) invites all independent retailers to its third virtual town hall session, to be held Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. ET. This session will focus on employment law concerns independent home improvement retailers …
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Cloverdale Ace Hardware Finds New Ways to Serve
When the spread of COVID-19 began changing the lives of residents in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Cloverdale Ace Hardware was quick to find new ways to serve. Store owner Douglas Brown scrambled to ensure his business could continue operating, despite challenges. …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2020: Green, Trendy and Sustainable
Once again presenting all facets of the garden theme, spoga+gafa returns to Cologne, Germany from September 6-8, 2020. Over three days, around 2,200 exhibitors from 60 countries will present their innovations and new products to the trade audience. “The fact …
Read More »Get Paycheck Protection Program Answers
Though Paycheck Protection Program funds are still available to small businesses struggling amid economic hardships brought on by COVID-19, some borrowers and lenders are concerned about ambiguous terms of the loans. In an effort to help answer small business owners’ …
Read More »National Hardware Show Launches New Digital Platform
The National Hardware Show is introducing NHS Connects, a new year-round digital tool featuring content designed specifically for the hardware and home improvement industry. In keeping with the National Hardware Show’s tradition of uniting the industry, NHS Connects enables networking …
Read More »COVID-19 Updates for Canadian Retailers: May 11
Hardlines is keeping Canadian retailers informed on the ways COVID-19 is impacting their home improvement stores. Check back each week for an update on the latest headlines affecting home improvement retail in Canada. Ontario Eyes Curbside Pickup as Quebec Reopens Ontario …
Read More »Paycheck Protection Program Funds Still Available
Paycheck Protection Program loans are still available to small businesses struggling with the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. Since its start on April 3, the Paycheck Protection Program has delivered more than 3.8 million loans to small businesses through two …
Read More »Orgill Cancels Fall Dealer Market; Invests in New Tech for Online Event
After careful consideration, Orgill Inc. has announced plans to cancel its Fall Dealer Market. The event was scheduled for Aug. 27-29 in Las Vegas. “There were a number of factors that led to this decision including an abundance of caution …
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