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U.S. business owners who were preparing to pay extra for employees who work overtime don’t have to make changes—yet. Modified overtime laws were scheduled to take effect Dec. 1, but a federal judge’s Nov. 22 order has paused implementation of the new rules throughout the …

Today’s retailer has more competition than ever. Not only are big-box chains still a factor, but retailers also have to face consumers turning to e-commerce platforms like Amazon for a quick and easy shopping experience. To help their retail members remain …

Hardware Distribution Warehouses Inc. (HDW) has acquired World and Main Houston, a Texas retail distribution business formerly known as Handy Hardware. The buyer, Hardware Distribution Warehouses Inc., is based in Shreveport, Louisiana, and provides inventory and retail services to lumberyards, hardware stores and …

Lowe’s net earnings took a hit in the third quarter of 2016, failing to perform as well as leadership projected. “Our third-quarter operating results were below our expectations due to slower sales in the first two months of the quarter,” …

Residents of Ellicott City, Maryland, patronize Clarks Ace Hardware for reasons beyond their latest home improvement project. Shopping at the store allows them to support a local, family-owned business. The business has a team of hardworking individuals, many of whom are …

Do it Best Corp. has announced Nick Talarico will assume the role of vice president of sales and business development. He will replace Jay Brown, who will retire from the position on Dec. 31. In this position, he will lead a team …

This week, True Value Company reported both revenue and gross billings increases for the first nine months of 2016. The home improvement co-op posted year-to-date gross billings of $1.59 billion as of Oct. 1, up 1.6 percent or $25.6 million. Revenue was $1.16 billion …

Here’s an unusual alternative to a garden center or farmer’s market: In-store vertical farms for growing and selling fresh produce. Target is planning to test vertical farming in some U.S. stores in spring 2017, potentially allowing customers to see how their green vegetables …