Using mobile platforms to engage customers will attract young shoppers, according to a recent webinar. Pat Murphy, vice president of mobile relationship management for FunMobility, and Linda Roark of California-based Pete’s Ace Hardware, addressed the mobile best practices for hardware stores …
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Recently, green practices and making a home more efficient and environmentally friendly have become important to consumers. However, how many of them actually feel that they live in a healthy environment? Houzz, called the “Wikipedia of exterior and interior design” by CNN, surveyed more than 800 …
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For the fourth consecutive year, Do it Best Corp. has honored Simpson Strong-Tie, an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, with its 2014 Vendor of the Year award in the Building Materials products category. Do it Best awards …
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For the first time since 2008, small business owners are the most optimistic and upbeat they’ve been since the start of the great recession, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. According to a press release covering the …
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Do it Best Corp. hosted an Open Buying Day on Dec. 2, welcoming prospective domestic and international vendors to the co-op’s world headquarters, according to a press release. The event enabled Do it Best Corp. merchandise managers to meet one-on-one with prospective …
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What is the newest color trend for 2015? Marsala. Picked by the Pantone Color Institute®, this reddish brown color is reminiscent of wine. In fact, the name Marsala comes from a wine produced in the city of Marsala, Italy. “This …
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Independent retailers can expect to see more customers looking to shop local this holiday season, according to an article by Forbes. The article explains that, based on a recent survey by Deloitte, “more than two-thirds (68%) of consumers plan to shop …
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This spring, Walter J. Hachborn, co-founder of Home Hardware Stores Limited, will be inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. The ceremony for the Canadian Business Hall of Fame will take place May 4, 2015, in Toronto. The honor …
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