Recently announced and proposed tariffs on raw materials continue to be an ongoing discussion worldwide as the U.S. and its trading partners shift their positions on international trade. To help determine the potential impact of these tariffs on the home …
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Impulse Sales a Theme of United Hardware’s Buying Market
At the United Hardware Fall and Winter Buying Market, held July 27-29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, attendees found ways to improve their average transaction size, increase their margins and invest in their communities. “We had a strong opening attendance, …
Read More »Lowe’s Announces New Leadership Structure
Lowe’s has announced a new leadership structure that includes “simplified roles and responsibilities to drive operational excellence,” the company announced in a press release. The company has eliminated several positions, including chief operating officer, chief customer officer, corporate administration executive …
Read More »Home Hardware CEO Announces Retirement, Plans for Future
After nearly 50 years with the company, Home Hardware Stores Limited’s president and CEO, Terry Davis, has announced his plans for retirement later this year. As he prepares to step down, Davis will be helping transition the company to a …
Read More »Ace Hardware Corp. to Expand Ohio Distribution Center
Ace Hardware Corp. has announced expansion plans for its retail support center in West Jefferson, Ohio, as part of the co-op’s plans to grow and restructure its distribution network. The renovations will add more than 300,000 square feet to the …
Read More »Supreme Court: States Can Require Online Retailers to Pay Sales Tax
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 21 that online purchases can be subject to the same state and local taxes as purchases made at brick-and-mortar locations, The New York Times reports. This week’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. establishes that …
Read More »NRHA Launches Fresher, More Accessible Website
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has launched a refreshed, updated version of its website that allows the association to serve independent home improvement retailers better. The new nrha.org, which went live June 15, features an updated design. The …
Read More »Illinois Lumber Company’s a-Maze-ing Journey
When Peter Loveland heads to work, he knows he’s walking in the footsteps of family members who came before him. Loveland is the fifth generation to manage his family’s home improvement business, Maze Lumber. Founded in Peru, Illinois, in 1848 …
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