Lumber Liquidators is reorganizing its executive staff after facing federal investigations, public criticism and lawsuits due to accusations that the company sold flooring that contains unsafe amounts of formaldehyde. The leadership shakeup includes terminating William Schlegel, chief merchandising officer, this week. His …
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To remain competitive in today’s home improvement industry, all facets of your business must be top-notch and meet the needs of your market. Offering excellent customer service, while important, will not overcome high prices and a limited product mix. Today’s …
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House-Hasson is offering a technology seminar to retailers attending its summer dealer market. The seminar topics include CipherLab’s hand-held portable devices for making electronic orders at dealer markets; how retailers can best use their own websites for e-commerce; and E-Toolbox, a …
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Home builder confidence increased in June, hitting its highest point since September, according to survey data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). “Builders are reporting more serious and committed buyers at their job sites and this is reflected in …
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Ace Hardware Corporation is planning an expansion for a New York supply center that serves nearly 500 stores in nine states. The multimillion dollar project will add 400,000 square feet of new warehouse space over the next two years. Ace is expanding its supply center, …
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The PGA Tour and Ace Hardware recently announced a new, multiyear marketing agreement that designates Ace as the “Official Hardware Store of the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.” “We are extremely pleased to announce this new relationship with Ace, one of …
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On June 8, Scott Wright, Executive Director of NRHA’s Retail Leadership Institute, visited Aubuchon Hardware’s Westminster, Massachusetts, headquarters to make a $5,000 donation to The Moran Fund, a newly created fund named after the company’s former president and CEO Marcus Moran …
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United Hardware held its June Buying Market this past weekend in Minneapolis, where retailers browsed new items, shopped for promotional deals and learned about new programs. Hardware Retailing had the opportunity to sit down with United Hardware president and CEO …
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