The National Hardware Show is introducing NHS Connects, a new year-round digital tool featuring content designed specifically for the hardware and home improvement industry. In keeping with the National Hardware Show’s tradition of uniting the industry, NHS Connects enables networking …
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NRHA Invites Retailers to 2nd Virtual Town Hall
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is inviting independent retailers across North America to its second virtual town hall. This special session with NRHA representatives, retailers and channel partners will focus on how retailers are preparing their businesses for …
Read More »Community Rallies Around Local Independent Business
Hardware Retailing is sharing select stories of independent businesses outside the home improvement industry to see how owners are grappling with operational changes amid COVID-19. Read on to discover how one bookseller in Michigan is continuing to forge community connections. …
Read More »NRHA to Host Virtual Town Hall on April 22
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is hosting a virtual town hall on Wednesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. EDT. This event is an opportunity for retailers to learn and share with others about their experiences serving their communities and …
Read More »National Hardware Show Offers CARES Act Webinar
The National Hardware Show is presenting a live webinar covering what small businesses need to know about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The webinar is scheduled to take place April 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 …
Read More »Lowe’s Reports $16B in Q4 2019 Sales
Big-box home improvement chain Lowe’s has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019, indicating sales growth compared to the same period in 2018. In total, Lowe’s posted $16 billion in fourth-quarter 2019 sales, up 2.5 percent from …
Read More »New ERP System Promotes Culture at Friedman’s Home Improvement
At Friedman’s Home Improvement, a chain of northern California home improvement centers, a new ERP system is helping employees at all levels solidify their commitment to a positive workplace culture. President and CEO Barry Friedman says the process of implementing …
Read More »Visa Plans Biggest Swipe Fee Changes in a Decade
The rates U.S. merchants pay to accept Visa cards at their stores will see its highest rise in a decade, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Visa’s interchange rates, which are fees charged each time a consumer uses a …
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