Orgill, Inc., the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, has announced that members of its veteran executive team will have new responsibilities beginning January 2019. Ron Beal, Orgill’s longtime chairman, president and CEO, will drop the president title, but remains the …
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Big-box retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s are preparing to meet the retail void left by the downfall of Sears, Yahoo Finance reports. After Sears filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this month, “Home Depot and Lowe’s look to be big …
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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Kate Klein, kklein@nrha.org Do you know Black Friday’s backstory? The shopping holiday’s name has been connected to retailing only in recent history, when the days after Thanksgiving became some of …
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ACT NOW: Sign up for the Retail Management Certification Program and save more than 20 percent on program tuition! How are you preparing your next-in-line managers to boost your bottom line and satisfy customers? Without industry-specific leadership training, middle- and …
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Speaking at a dedication event for Charlotte Hornets-themed basketball courts, Lowe’s CEO and president Marvin R. Ellison outlined what’s in store for the company in the months ahead, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. In late August, Lowe’s announced the …
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When the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm was first built in the late 1700s, its owners contributed to the everyday life of the colonial community by farming the then-rural area. Now, more than 200 years later, it is once again a …
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Health insurance is a major concern for every business owner. As the year winds down, business owners will be reviewing their expenses and considering how insurance affects their bottom line. Hardware Retailing checked in with Bob Chiesa, president and CEO …
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Sears Holdings Corp. has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to close another 142 stores. Edward Lampert will also vacate his position as the company’s CEO immediately, reports the Chicago Tribune. Three executives will fulfill Lampert’s duties as CEO, according …
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