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President Trump has signed into law a $484 billion COVID-19 relief package, which will offer additional funds to hospitals for COVID-19 testing. Nearly $320 billion will also go to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers financial assistance to small …

Across the nation, 45 states have closed schools to help stem the spread of COVID-19, affecting more than 52 million students. As schools turn to distance learning, students in trade programs without access to their school workshop now have a …

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 …