Are you an avid listener of podcasts? If you haven’t listened to a podcast or aren’t sure what a podcast is, think of it like a radio show or interview conversation you can download and listen to anywhere, anytime. Would …
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Power surges can cause electrical problems and permanent damage to the broad array of electronics people use in their homes, says the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). U.S. electrical wiring best practices are changing, and built-in surge protectors are an increasing …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has a full range of resources to help independent home improvement retailers prosper. One of the most versatile options is the Foundations of Leadership program, an online leadership training course that aims to …
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This year’s leading international lawn and garden event is right around the corner. spoga+gafa 2019 takes place Sept. 1-3 in Cologne, Germany, and there will be nearly limitless opportunities to learn more about lawn and garden and exciting new products …
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At the Independent Garden Center Show (IGC), to be held Aug. 13-15, home improvement retailers can take advantage of three co-located events to help new opportunities bloom at their operations. The Independent Home Improvement Show—Powered by the National Hardware Show® …
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Ace Hardware Corp. and Benjamin Moore have announced an expanded relationship that will make Benjamin Moore paints more widely available to DIY customers through locally owned Ace Hardware stores. The co-op has named the paint manufacturer its preferred paint supplier …
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Banner Solutions, a national wholesaler of security opening hardware products—backed by private equity firm High Road Capital Partners—recently announced its strategic acquisition of Berg Wholesale, an Oregon-based distributor of door and bath hardware. “Berg’s reputation for a deep inventory of …
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Silver Canyon Group, a San Diego-based private equity investment firm, has formed Fulcrum Building Group to acquire a majority interest in South Bay Lumber of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and Navarre Lumber of Navarre, Florida. South Bay and Navarre have …
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