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Research Shows Why Company Culture Matters

company culture

A company culture — the operation’s work atmosphere and core values—are critical for customer and employee satisfaction. Research from global research firm PwC reinforces why. A good company culture impacts employee performance, job satisfaction and loyalty, according to PwC. And …

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Borderland Hardware Celebrates a Century

The team at Borderland Hardware in Mercedes, Texas, hosted a memorable community party when the business turned 100 in October. Ken and Debbie Eilers wanted to mark the anniversary of their store’s opening in honor of Ken’s parents, Robert and …

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Homebuilder Confidence Hits Highest Level Since 1999

NAHB builder confidence

U.S. homebuilder confidence reached its highest level since June 1999, according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The latest reading of home builder confidence was 76 basis points in December. Anything …

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True Value Appoints First Chief Commercial Officer

Agway

True Value has named a new member of its senior leadership team. Chris Kempa will now serve as chief commercial officer, reporting directly to True Value president and CEO John Hartmann. “Chris is an exceptional addition to True Value with …

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Orgill Announces Executive Team Updates

orgill

Orgill Inc., the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, has announced several new roles for members of its executive team that represent the next step in the company’s planned leadership succession. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, Orgill’s current president, Boyden Moore, will …

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Home Depot Combats Organized Retail Crime

retail crime

For many home improvement retailers, organized retail crime is becoming a costly problem, a new report from CNBC says. Retailers like Home Depot are now spending more to deter theft and are also working with local law enforcement to prosecute …

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U.S., China Reach Preliminary Trade Agreement

trade

After months of trade tensions, the U.S. and China announced preliminary progress on a deal between the world’s two largest economies, reports CNBC. The U.S. is poised to buy at least $16 billion more in agricultural goods from China in …

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