In the latest Monthly Economic Review from the National Retail Federation (NRF), chief economist Jack Kleinhenz says that consumers are worried about high inflation and increased interest rates but are still spending. Overall retail sales reported by the Census Bureau …
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The Do it Best fall Open Buying Day has been set for Nov. 1 and will continue to expand the variety of products it offers to its member-owners from domestic and international vendors. Open Buying Day will be held at …
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Taking place in Cologne, Germany, the 2022 Eisenwarenmesse International Hardware Fair, hosted by Koelnmesse, brought together retailers, vendors and other industry players from around the world for four days of product discovery, education and networking. The event connected the global …
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In an effort to increase awareness and provide education on how businesses and the public can prevent bombings in their communities, Operation Flashpoint held an educational kickoff event at Earlham Bulding Center in Earlham, Iowa. Leaders with the Madison County …
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Brent Burger, the owner and operator of Campbell’s True Value in Madison, Skowhegan, Winslow and Farmingdale, Maine, has agreed to sell his business to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America. “Celebrating 50 years, …
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Nowco Home Hardware has been recognized with a prestigious regional award, the Paul Straus Public Relations Award at the Proud of My Home Achievement Awards and Celebration. The awards were handed out at Home Hardware’s 2022 Homecoming event. The Paul …
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When Gina Schaefer opened her first hardware store in 2003, she had no idea what the future would bring. Shortly after shifting gears from a career in technology to owning and operating her own store, her husband Marc Friedman joined. …
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Hardware Retailing was in the crowd at the HIRI Summit in Chicago on September 20-21. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from over 12 speakers on diverse topics relevant to the home improvement industry. Review the 10 key …
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