HIR-News-02-17-20

HIR: Retail Growth & Expansions Reported View Online SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISING INFO           LATEST NEWS, EVENTS & FEATURES                      February 17, 2020 Ace Hardware Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results “I’m delighted to report record revenue that exceeded $6 billion for the first time in Ace’s history,” said John Venhuizen, President and CEO. Read More January Retail Sales Grew 2.7 Percent Over Last Year “The strength of consumer spending continues to be the anchor of the current economic expansion,” NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. Read More Increase Transactions with Employee Training You can get new customers to shop with your business or you can sell more products to existing customers. The truth is it’s easier and less costly to retain your current customers. Read More of this Expert Advice marketing column   Grainger Earns Top Score on 2020 Corporate Equality Index The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s CEI is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees. Read More IHA Extends Open Invitation to Textiles Suppliers to Attend The Inspired Home Show 2020 The International Housewares Association (IHA) is inviting home textiles companies affected by the shifts in the New York market structure to visit its upcoming show next month. Read More Raising the Bar on Customer Service More than 9 in 10 consumers determine where they spend their money based on convenience. People are busy and expect the shopping experience to reflect that reality. Read More of this Expert Advice marketing column   Consumers Spent Nearly $1 Billion More on Housewares and Small Appliances in 2019 U.S. dollar sales of small appliances grew 4% in 2019, and sales of non-electric housewares increased 2% compared to 2018, according to The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Read More At Home Continues Midwest and West Coast Expansion with Six New Store Openings in February At Home is a unique home décor concept that offers the biggest in-store selection of home décor styles at incredible value. Read More What You Need to Know About Flammable Liquids Understanding flammable materials is the first step to handling them safely in and around the home. Read More of this Expert Advice column

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