Most reports about millennials have shown that this younger age group is delaying major purchases and life changes due to the recession and an immense amount of college debt. Most millennials are single, pay rent and spend less on items …
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Home Hardware Stores Limited has been named as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures for having a culture that has impacted its performance, according to a press release. Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program is now in its 10th year. The award was …
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As more and more people flock toward large-metropolitan cities, big box retailers like Target don’t want to be left behind. While Target has moved on from operations in Canada, the retailer is planning on opening more of its quick-service TargetExpress stores, …
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Amazon, a leader in e-commerce, is now planting brick-and-mortar roots at Purdue University. Amazon@Purdue is the first-ever staffed customer order pickup and drop-off location, which is housed in the Krach Leadership Center at Purdue University’s West Lafayette, Indiana campus, according …
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To view the full video click here. Housewares sales are returning to pre-recession levels as more consumers are willing to spend money on extras, such as cookie sheets and blenders. This video shows recent statistics on housewares trends, including yearly sales, category share estimates …
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To download a PDF of this story click here and to download the Housewares Selling Guide visit hardwareretailing.com/housewares-localgoods. By Sara Logel, slogel@nrha.org and Renee Changnon, rchangnon@nrha.org For many home improvement retailers, the housewares department is a great place to showcase new and exciting products, bring color …
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc., recently appointed a former Krispy Kreme CEO and current chairman to the home improvement retailer’s board of directors. The new Lowe’s board member is James H. Morgan, 67. The announcement brings Lowe’s board of directors up to 12 members, according to …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is looking for retailers who value fresh, pertinent research on best practices and trends in the home improvement retail sector. If you fit this description, join our Retailer Research Panel. Read the instructions below …
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