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The SHRM Research Institute released the Better Workplaces on a Budget study, comprising two complementary reports. The first report details major drivers of employee turnover and shares insights to address and improve employee turnover.  According to the HR professionals surveyed …

A natural hue that brings the poetic expressions of nature into the home, Spanish Moss is the Krylon® 2023 Color of the Year. A nod to all things vintage, this familiar yet inspirational color balances cool and warm accents that seamlessly …

Ace Hardware Corp. reported record third-quarter 2022 revenues of $2.2 billion, an increase of $203.2 million from the third quarter of 2021. Net income was $100.6 million for the third quarter of 2022, an increase of $1.3 million from the …

See how several home improvement and other big-box retailers performed in the third quarter of 2022 with a round-up of Q3 financials. The Home Depot The Home Depot® reported sales of $38.9 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, …

Nominations are open for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2023 Young Retailer of the Year program. Now in its 27th year, it is the premier award program in the industry honoring young leaders who represent the future …

According to a new study from Houzz, most homeowners are moving forward with home improvement and renovation projects in 2023 despite continuing economic stress and uncertainty.  The survey of nearly 4,000 homeowners, conducted in October 2022, found that only 1% …

In less than 18 months, PaintCare has recycled 1 million gallons of paint in Washington state. PaintCare is a nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers that operates paint stewardship programs in several states to provide an outlet for consumers and …

In light of inflation woes and continued supply chain issues, the National Retail Federation predicts holiday retail sales during November and December will grow 6% to 8% from 2021. That amount of growth would put sales between $942.6 billion and …