President Donald Trump has announced multiple tariffs since taking office in January. Here’s the latest on where China, Canada and Mexico stand with the impending and active tariffs. China As of Feb. 4, President Trump implemented a 10% tariff on …
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Getting New Hires Onboard Quickly at JC Licht
This is one of a series of case studies into why training is important and the tangible results it can have on your business. Click Here to read other case studies. Paint and decorating retailer JC Licht needed a better …
Read More »Ace CMO Shares Insights on Ace’s New YardRx Subscription Service
Debuting on Groundhog Day, Ace released YardRx, a subscription service designed to deliver personalized yard care solutions directly to customers’ homes. Ace Hardware served as the “Official Yard Care Sponsor of Groundhog Day” with Punxsutawney Phil’s shadowed prediction signaling six …
Read More »Mortgage Rates Increase in January
Mortgage rates have been climbing since mid-December, with an average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reaching 6.96% in January, before easing after the bond market stabilized following President Donald Trump’s postponement of tariffs until Feb. 1, the National Association of Home Builders …
Read More »Orgill Announces New Vendor Relationships With Top Brands Leading up to Dealer Market
Several weeks out from its Spring Dealer Market in New Orleans, Orgill has announced several new vendor partnerships designed to augment its product selection and provide additional options to both its current customers and retailers seeking new sources of supply. …
Read More »PPG Releases Q4 and Full-Year Financial Results for 2024, Outlook for 2025
PPG recently released financial data for the full 2024 year and Q4 of 2024, as well as a hopeful outlook for 2025. Q4 2024 Net sales from continuing operations reached $3.7 billion in 2024 in Q4, compared to $3.9 billion …
Read More »Home Depot Expands in Savannah
The Home Depot announced the acquisition of a 1.4 million-square-foot distribution center (DC) in Savannah, Georgia. The Savannah DC will employ around 250 associates and will support hundreds of Home Depot stores, as well as hurricane relief during times of …
Read More »Walmart Seeks to Expand Footprint in Canada
Walmart Canada announced a $6.5 billion investment over the next five years as the company plans to expand into new and existing Canadian markets. Walmart Canada will build dozens of new stores across the country, beginning with five new Supercentres …
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