Despite nicer spring weather, consumers softened their spending in April. According to the National Retail Federation, April retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, were unchanged seasonally adjusted month-to-month yet increased 4.7 percent unadjusted year-over-year. “The shift in …
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Imported products sold in the United States contain far more U.S. parts or other content and value and support significantly more American jobs than consumers or policymakers realize, according to a new report prepared for the National Retail Federation. “This …
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We recently surpassed April 15, Tax Day for most all of us—but did you realize that all companies offering a health insurance plan have two additional tax/fee deadlines to comply with? Consider: The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fee (or more …
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Thursday’s Grand Opening Ceremony started the final day of the National Hardware Show® off with a bang, as attendees got their last chance to view all the innovative products and displays out on the show floor. Thursday’s theme was Innovation …
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Today’s educational lineup on the NRHA Village Stage continued with the theme of consumer trends in home buying and honoring some of the top independent retailers in the industry. At the “Who’s Buying Houses” panel discussion, Hardware Retailing Managing Editor Jaime Koch …
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The home improvement industry’s largest global event kicked off this morning amid great fanfare. The 69th annual National Hardware Show® began with a bang as exhibitors and attendees gathered at the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) Village Stage anticipating …
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Christine M. Robins will be joining the Char-Broil Division of the W.C. Bradley Co. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2. Robins served for the past five years as President and CEO of Pittsburgh-based BodyMedia, a venture-backed pioneering …
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Eight years ago, when Hardware Retailing magazine, the North American Retail HardwareAssociation (NRHA) and the NationalHardware Show® set out to showcase the industry’s elite independent retailers by honoring them with a special award, we knew the field of candidates would …
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