Beginning Jan. 11, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will again be open to businesses adversely affected by COVID-19, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has confirmed. The program will be available to new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. The SBA …
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As 2021 begins, United Hardware is the first cooperative in the industry to launch its Spring and Summer Buying Market. Open to all United Hardware retailers, the online Virtual Experience event will run for a seven-day period, January 11-17, 2021. …
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Ace Hardware Corp. has announced its 2021 Clark+Kensington® Color Trends. The three color trend sets are Understated Impact, Mindful Living and Creative escape. The company says these colors are heavily inspired by natural minerals and aim to conjure a feeling …
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Before becoming members of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) board of directors, the following four retailers were developing notable careers in the industry and getting recognized for their accomplishments. Jackie Sacks of Round Top Mercantile in Texas …
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Home improvement retailers have seen sales spike throughout 2020, with each month showing year-over-year highs since COVID-19 began. The story for America’s contractors has been more nuanced. Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), says …
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A recent study reveals what projects new homeowners are undertaking. The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) partnered with market research firm Decision Analyst for the 2020 Recent Home Buyer tracking report. Their goal was to learn more about new homeowners’ …
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The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) board of directors helps the association communicate and prioritize the needs of independent retailers like you. As a not-for-profit, NHPA is governed by a board of directors, which is made up of …
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Through NHPA, independent home improvement retailers can train their employees on essential product knowledge so they are ready to provide the best customer service. Now, NHPA offers retailers a way to publicly recognize their employees’ proficiency with the new Certified …
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