The International Hardware Fair in Cologne, Germany, is coming up quickly. At the EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair, which is March 6-8, more than 2,700 suppliers from 50 countries will showcase their hardware and DIY products. As the leading European event, …
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A few days after Anchorage True Value shared security camera footage of the store’s aisles collapsing during a magnitude-7.1 earthquake on its Facebook page, the video had gone viral and people from around the world were checking in on …
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If it’s been a while since you updated your employee handbook, chances are you’re missing some changes in legislation that could leave your company open to legal trouble. In addition to changes to federal laws, states often adopt their own …
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Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made laminate flooring, which has been under investigation since early 2015, could be linked to some health problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The flooring discounter has been subject to federal investigations, public criticism …
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Last week, news broke that Lowe’s came to an agreement to buy Canadian home improvement retailer and distributor RONA Inc. Regardless of that change in ownership, Canadian shoppers can expect one familiar home improvement company to stay Canadian, and that …
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With the start of 2016, paint manufacturers and trend watchers are announcing what they believe will be the most popular colors for the year. These are colors that designers predict will be showing up in fashion and design, and they may …
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A key to excellent customer service is continuous improvement, and watching the businesses that excel at meeting shoppers’ needs is a way to assess how your staff is doing and potentially polish their skills. Department store chain Nordstrom offers lessons that …
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The recovery process hasn’t been quick for businesses damaged by heavy flooding in December. Pacific Lumber Co. in Pacific, Missouri, is still working to get back to business as usual after floodwaters rose to 46 inches within the company’s retail showroom …
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