R.P. Lumber Celebrates 45 Years of Hard Work and Great Partnerships
On a frigid January 17, 1977, R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. opened its doors for the first time in Staunton, IL. The
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2021 Holiday Sales Grew to Record $886.7B
WASHINGTON – Retail sales during 2021’s November-December holiday season grew 14.1 percent over 2020 to $886.7 billion, easily beating the
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Housewares Companies Look to Strengthen Their Futures
ROSEMONT, IL– The numerous headwinds facing the housewares industry will remain in 2022, and uncertainty remains. But after the pandemic’s
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The Toro Company Acquires Intimidator Group
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.–The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that it has acquired privately-held Intimidator Group, based in Batesville, Arkansas. The
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Food52 Founder to Keynote The Inspired Home Show 2022
ROSEMONT, IL — Amanda Hesser, founder and CEO of Food52, a first-of-its-kind, next-generation cooking and home company built on a unique
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NRF Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Vaccine Mandate
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President of Government Relations David French regarding
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4 Ways Boomers are Driving Home Improvement Sales
There’s no shortage of studies focusing on the buying power of millennials. However, when it comes to who is revving
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New Home Depot Pro Customers Credit Options
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is enhancing its commercial credit offerings for Pro Customers and their
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Analysts rank Ace Hardware as tops in 2021
A third consumer research firm has recognized Ace Hardware’s integrated, customer-centric online-offline buying experience. Released last week, New York-based Incisiv’s
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Speakers List for NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show
WASHINGTON – Leaders from some of the world’s largest retailers and other influential organizations are among a slate of speakers
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