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Now’s the Time for EPLI

A former employee brings a lawsuit against your business, claiming he was retaliated against for filing a workers’ compensation claim. An employee quits and files a charge with the EEOC, claiming race discrimination. Charges against your business, claiming gender discrimination, …

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Top Multi-Cooker Picks for 2019

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Multi-cookers, like top-selling brand Instant Pot, hit the small appliance market nearly a decade ago and have remained popular, especially as more and more cookbooks and online recipes are developed for the cookers. Combining the function of several appliances, including …

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U.S. Retail Sales Rise in March

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The U.S. Department of Commerce says retail sales in March grew at the fastest pace since late 2017, according to an article from CNBC. In total, retail sales increased at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.6 percent, the strongest monthly …

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3 Ways to Eliminate Fleas

Spring is here, and parasites are loving this warmer weather as much as people are. Warmer weather brings fleas to the forefront; they can quickly infest your yard, pets and home. If you want to be flea free, you must …

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Keynote Speaker Helms to Share Changing Approach to Retail

Next month, the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) All-Industry Conference will fill the Village Stage with cutting-edge panel discussions and celebrated keynote speakers. The conference is co-located with the National Hardware Show®, which will be held May 7-9 at …

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Consumers Prefer to Buy Power Tools In-Store, Not Online

Good news for home improvement retailers: according to an article from Hardware Retailing magazine, 81 percent of power tools are purchased in-store, not online. The article recommends retailers take advantage of this important statistic by offering customers opportunities to touch the …

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Listen Up: NRHA Launches First New Podcast Series

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Across industries, podcasts are becoming increasingly crucial ways of sharing information and learning from experts. From podcasts centered on the latest movies and TV, to political and comedy programs, podcasts are bringing new voices and new ideas to engaged audiences. …

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Get Complete Flea Protection

Warmer weather is here. Not only is it outdoor season—it’s also flea season! Start your flea protection from the inside, out. To ensure you’re killing all fleas, you must first treat the source—your pet. Martin’s offers a number of products …

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