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In the February issue of Hardware Retailing, the Trends sections illustrated the top four subcategories within the housewares sector, but the industry comprises other categories. Below is data the International Housewares Association published in its 2014 State of the Industry …

The Home Depot is supplying store associates across the U.S. with new hand-held devices to help customers look for products, but also to track data and use like typical smartphones. Employees will be able to use the next generation FIRST Phone, a Zebra Technologies Device, …

Target Canada has stopped a campaign pressuring the retailer to declare bankruptcy as it closes down its Canadian operations. As part of exiting the country, Target Canada is working to sell leases, valued at up to $2 billion, on the buildings where the stores are …

Car salesmen are some of the best in the business. Each day they use effective sales techniques and provide their clients with excellent customer service. Below are 10 lessons you can learn from car salesmen and how you can apply their techniques …

Gone are the days of retail employee training via VHS tapes and three-ring binder manuals – or are they? Many retailers are still using old training methods due to a lack of options, but there are now alternative training materials available. …

During the month of January, the U.S. added 257,000 jobs to its labor force, while the unemployment rate increased slightly, the U.S. Department of Labor reports. As the job market has improved, it’s important to note that people who have been unemployed for awhile are now rejoining the job search, …

Manufacturers and distributors are collectively providing approximately $88,500 in scholarship money to pay for part of the cost for 14 retailers to attend the North American Retail Hardware Association’s management training program this spring. The financial assistance provided will help scholarship …

The North American Retail Hardware Association is accepting nominations for the 19th annual Young Retailer of the Year awards, a program that recognizes the industry’s next generation of leading independent home improvement retailers. From today through Feb. 27, NRHA will accept nominations for …