Kitchen and bathroom remodels come with a plethora of decisions to make. From cabinets to floors to counters to appliances, the decisions can seem endless. Once your customers choose the perfect style and color of cabinet hardware, the decision-making continues; …
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Independent Retailer Attends NRF Small Business Summit
Bringing together retail industry players from around the country, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Retail Advocates Summit gave retailers an opportunity to directly connect with policymakers. A highlight of this year’s small business summit was The Retail Experience, featuring six …
Read More »How to Give and Receive Candid Feedback
Giving employees feedback about their job performance can be tricky waters to navigate for the inexperienced manager. Done correctly, kind and clear criticism can lead to growth and development. Mishandled, critical feedback can be a bad experience that divides a …
Read More »Use Recognition Programs to Engage High-Performing Employees
When you notice an employee doing an exceptional job or going above and beyond their normal duties, thank them. Let them know you notice and appreciate their efforts. You might even want to go a step further and offer a …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber Completes Partial ESOP Sale
After over 115 years in business, Bliffert Lumber & Hardware announced the partial sale of the company to its employees via an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) representing the Bliffert employees. In the announcement made on April 10, 2022, company …
Read More »Aubuchon Company to Acquire Martin’s Hardware & Building Supply
Martin and Kathleen Clark, owners and operators of Martin’s Hardware & Building Supply in Bristol and Middlebury, Vermont, have agreed to sell their business to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America. “Martin and …
Read More »Spalding Ace Hardware Celebrates 200th Anniversary
Boasting two centuries of serving its customers and its community, Spalding Ace Hardware hosted a community event in June to celebrate its major milestone anniversary. The 200th anniversary celebration included in-store specials, discounts and giveaways. After shopping the sales and …
Read More »Stream the 2022 Young Retailer of the Year Event
Members of the independent home improvement channel celebrated the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2022 Young Retailer of the Year honorees at a virtual event on July 20. Attendees got to hear from the honorees and congratulate them …
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