The widely popular mobile application Uber has transformed the way people get from point A to point B. The company’s latest endeavor, UberRUSH, will provide small business owners that same technology to harness delivery services, according to the company. This …
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NRHA Representatives Head to Shanghai, China
The China International Hardware Show, one of the top three international hardware events in the world, kicks off this week in Shanghai, China, and two representatives from the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and Hardware Retailing will be in …
Read More »Promote Small Home Decor Projects During Holiday Season
The holiday season will be here before you know it and homeowners are thinking about ways to spruce up their homes for the season without a huge investment. Also, many homeowners and even renters are taking on small home improvement …
Read More »Lumber Liquidators Guilty in 2013 Case, Will Pay $10M
Federal agencies are still investigating formaldehyde in Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made laminate flooring, which brought a firestorm of federal scrutiny and class-action lawsuits this year – but the company settled a 2013 case this month. In 2013, special agents from the Immigration and …
Read More »Do it Best Market Emphasizes Milestones
Independent retailers from around the globe gathered last Friday in Indianapolis to kick off the Do it Best October Market. The event, which ends today, offered attendees the chance to browse new products, check out the latest industry trends, celebrate …
Read More »NHPA’s History of Adaptation and Service
For more than 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has helped independent hardware stores, home centers and lumberyards become better businesses. The association’s mission has stayed the same and the organization has worked with retailers as …
Read More »State of Independents Conference Is FREE for Retailers
If you are looking for a better understanding of where the independent home improvement retailing market is headed, want to gain insight into how other independent retailers are performing or share your thoughts on channel partnerships, you’ll want to add …
Read More »Home Depot Adds Linda Gooden as Board Member
This week, Home Depot announced the appointment of Linda Gooden to its board of directors. Gooden will serve on the company’s audit and leadership development and compensation committees. Her appointment gives the company 12 directors. Gooden, who retired in 2013 from Lockheed Martin …
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