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Urge Consumers to Shop Local This Holiday Season

Because the holiday season is right around the corner, consumers will be emptying their wallets at retail stores across the country. Last November and December alone, consumers spent more than $616.1 billion, according to data from the National Retail Federation. The holiday …

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New Lumber Liquidators CEO Tapped for Turnaround

Lumber Liquidators

After about nine months of public scrutiny and a leadership overhaul, Lumber Liquidators has named a new CEO to lead a company turnaround. The new CEO, John Presley, was chairman of the lumber discounter’s board of directors and will remain a …

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Plan for 2016’s China International Hardware Show

The 15th annual 2015 China International Hardware Show (CIHS) concluded at the end of October in Shanghai, China, and continues on a growth trajectory. If you’re interested in international insight into the home improvement industry, mark your calendars for Oct. 21-23, 2016. The growing …

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House-Hasson Makes Changes Following Acquisition

House-Hasson Hardware’s acquisition of Long-Lewis Hardware has brought key changes to both companies. House-Hasson has received a new regional manager; 10 new sales staff members; and 150, 18-wheeler truckloads of merchandise placed on warehouse shelves to sell. “This was an …

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It’s Time to Reassess Your Insurance Plan

Health Insurance

The year 2015 is coming to a close, which means it’s time for business owners to think about renewing or purchasing a health insurance plan for the coming year. NRHA’s health insurance expert Bob Chiesa, president of Custom Benefits Insurance …

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A Takeover and Revamp for Hensel’s Ace Hardware

Hensel’s Ace Hardware has taken an unusual approach to store layout, and owning two buildings in the heart of their city makes that possible. As the Arcata, California, business has grown, it has steadily moved into more of the town’s …

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Intertape Polymer Group Acquires TaraTape for $11 Million

IPG Taratape

 Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG®) announced the acquisition of RJM Manufacturing, Inc. (TaraTape), a manufacturer of filament and pressure-sensitive tapes. TaraTape revenue for the most recently completed fiscal year was approximately $20 million. The purchase price of $11 million was financed with funds …

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Former Anawalt Lumber Chairman Dies at 91

patricia anawalt

Patricia Anawalt, who died in October at age 91, was a former UCLA anthropologist and chairman of Anawalt Lumber in Los Angeles. The lumber company was founded in 1923 and is still family owned. The business has four retail locations in …

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