President Biden is urging all employers to offer paid time off for employees to receive or recover from the COVID-19 vaccine by offering a special tax credit to offset those costs. Signed into law as part of the American Rescue …
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Enroll in the Leading Your Team Course by May 1
The deadline to apply for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Leading Your Team course, part of the Foundations of Leadership program, is fast approaching—apply by May 1. Are you looking for ways to help managers or supervisors …
Read More »Longtime Do it Best Exec Gary Nackers Announces Retirement
After 22 years of service, Gary Nackers, Do it Best vice president of lumber and building materials, will retire in June. He will be replaced by Russ Kathrein, an industry veteran who most recently served as LBM business development manager …
Read More »Participate in the 2021 Cost of Doing Business Study
Do you know how your operation stacks up compared to typical and high-profit operators in the industry? The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is now inviting hardware stores, home centers, lumberyards and paint and decorating retailers to participate in …
Read More »4 Selling Tips for Post-Pandemic Home Improvement Projects
Last year, the number of people engaging in home improvement projects soared, as consumers sought to pass the time and improve their living spaces while spending more time at home. This year, consumers will continue to tackle projects around the …
Read More »Home Construction & Design Pros Feel Q2 Confidence
Residential construction and design businesses are reporting confidence for home renovation activity in the second quarter of the year, according to online design platform Houzz. The company’s second-quarter Houzz Barometer tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity …
Read More »Channellock Announces New Marketing, Product Promotions
Channellock, Inc., a leader in the manufacture of pliers and assorted hand tools, has announced the promotion of Lynn Reynolds to marketing manager and Ken Burchill to product manager. These promotions will help ensure the company’s continued growth and future …
Read More »U.S. Home Improvement Sales Rose 12% in March
U.S. home improvement sales rose 12 percent in March to reach a total of $43.9 billion dollars, a new high for the year and a sign of continued channel momentum ahead of the busiest spring selling days. The latest home …
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