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John Hartmann will join home furnishings retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. He will serve as chief operating officer of Bed Bath & Beyond and president, buybuy BABY, effective May 18, 2020. Earlier this week, True Value Co. confirmed Hartmann would …

The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is hosting a virtual town hall on Wednesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. EDT. This event is an opportunity for retailers to learn and share with others about their experiences serving their communities and …

True Value Co. announced today that John Hartmann, who has served as chief executive officer since 2013 and led the company through its transition from a co-operative, will be leaving in May. Hartmann, who will remain on True Value’s board …

Located 15 minutes from Seattle, Island Home Center & Lumber is busy serving a community that is near one of the early U.S. hot spots for the COVID-19 pandemic. The proximity to Seattle doesn’t mean Island Home Center’s community has …

Market research firm The Farnsworth Group is planning a webinar to explore how COVID-19 has impacted DIYers and their future projects. The online event will take place Thursday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will be hosted by …

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released new data outlining the effect COVID-19 has had on U.S. construction crews. The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) shows builder confidence fell 42 points in April to 30. Any …

As COVID-19 continues to impact every aspect of retail, the latest retail sales report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows overall retail and food service sales fell 8.7 percent from Feb. 2020 to March 2020. Retail, excluding food service,  …

The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is committed to helping independent home improvement operators become better and more profitable retailers. As COVID-19 affects retail in unprecedented ways, staying connected and sharing best practices is one of the most important …