Retailers say credit insurance plan could increase liquidity during pandemic downturn
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation welcomed a report released this week calling for a federal backstop for trade credit
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Hardware
American Construction Source Acquires Weaver Lumber
American Construction Source (“ACS”), a leading national building materials distribution platform for custom home builders and repair and remodel contractors, backed
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National Hardware Show ® Cancels September 2020 Event
NORWALK, CT. – July 08, 2020 – Over the last few months, the National Hardware Show (NHS) has been closely monitoring
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“50 Best Companies to Sell For 2020” List Names Grainger
Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, was recognized
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Selling to the Customer’s Values
Today’s consumers can be pretty demanding. With so many options, they can be selective about when-and-how they want to shop.
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NRF Chief Economist Says Pandemic Recession Could Already Be Easing
WASHINGTON, July 1, 2020 – The economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has officially been declared a recession,
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Online Research Drives In-Store Sales
Do shoppers give your website a thumbs up or a thumbs down? Some home improvement retailers don’t invest heavily in
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Grainger Announces Agreement to Divest Grainger China
CHICAGO, June 22, 2020 — Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products
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Ace Hardware Announces Relocation Plans for its Distribution Center in Tampa
Ace Hardware Corporation, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, is pleased to announce relocation plans for its Retail Support Center (RSC)
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Ace Hardware Announces Change to Digital Fall Show Format
Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, announced today that is has changed the format and timing of
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