Big-box stores, including Target and Kohl’s, are looking for new ways to compete for tens of thousands of seasonal workers, the Chicago Tribune reports. “A strong economy has retailers expecting a busy holiday shopping season, but with unemployment near historic lows, …
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Main Street businesses in McConnelsville, Ohio, recently invited the community to celebrate local history and culture through an event called McConnelsville Open Doors. One of the many attractions available during the Sept. 15 community celebration was a guided tour of …
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As part of its mission, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) strives to find opportunities to help retailers run better and more profitable businesses. One of the ways NRHA works toward its mission is by forming partnerships with organizations …
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Hardware Distribution Warehouses (HDW) recent Fall Market, held at the Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, saw increased attendance of 30 percent compared to their previous market. CEO and president Kenneth R. Beauvais says registration and attendance were the second …
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Oregon-based cooperative Wilco opened its third store in central Oregon and its 20th store overall on Aug. 29, the company reports. The 20th store, located in Redmond, Oregon, celebrated its opening with a day full of events and special activities. …
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Zettler Hardware’s parent business opened in 1844, and its ability to adapt to the times has kept the company alive through changes that were tumultuous for retail and the country itself. Founder John Jacob Zettler was an early settler in …
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If you’re looking for a tool to compare your operation’s performance to typical and high-profit home improvement businesses, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has exactly what you need. Conducted by NRHA for more than 100 years, the annual …
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As the 2018 hurricane season ramps up in intensity, retailers with stores close to storm pathways are busy bracing for the initial impact and what may follow. As Hurricane Florence makes landfall in North Carolina and even threatens citizens and …
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