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May 17, 2013
Epicor takes Eagle software higher

Nashville -- Epicor Software Corp. announced the newest version of Epicor Eagle business management software during its Insights global consumer conference here.

With high penetration in the LBM and hardware space, Epicor Eagle software empowers small to midsize retailers with the tools required to optimize their business and better manage day-to-day operations, the company said. 

May 15, 2013
Weather Trends retail forecast

May 13, 2013
Home channel sales outpace retail in April

U.S. retail and food services sales for April increased slightly, but home channel sales increased more.

Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers, the NAICS 444 category that includes lumberyards, home centers and hardware stores, showed sales of $25.5 billion, according to the government data. That's up 1.5% from the previous month, and up 4.1% from the same month a year ago.

That compares to increases of 0.1% and 3.7%, respectively, for all U.S. retail and food services sales.

May 10, 2013
High honors for Golden Hammer winners

Las Vegas -- home improvement vendors were selected as Golden Hammer Committee Choice winners during the Golden Hammer Awards Ceremony here during the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.

The Committee Choice winners were selected by a retail-and-distributor panel from the pool of 31 Golden Hammer Award winners. 

The five Committee Choice winners for 2013 are:

New Product Innovation: 3M Inventory Management: Leviton Serving the Pros: DeWalt Category Management: Scotts Quality Control: Valspar

May 7, 2013
Do it Best hires retail program manager

Corbin Prows has joined Do it Best Corp. as the retail program manager, responsible for the creation and implementation of marketing strategies

May 6, 2013
Dickies forges licensing deal with JS Products

May 6, 2013
Lumberyard hits six-decade milestone

Cascade, Iowa-based Cascade Lumber Company, a family-owned and operated retail lumberyard, is celebrating its 60th year of operation in 2013. Operating from a single location in eastern Iowa, Cascade Lumber operates a lumberyard in addition to a full-service home center serving retail and contractor customers. In addition, floor covering sales and installation are conducted from the Cascade location and a second outlet in nearby Monticello, Iowa.

May 1, 2013
AHMA sales survey holds steady

A survey of members of the American Hardware Manufacturers Association shows more than half are ahead of year ago sales levels.

April 25, 2013
Lumberyard hits six-decade milestone

Cascade Lumber Co., an eastern Iowa pro dealer and home center, is planning a special Founders Day event in May.

April 23, 2013
Marketplace Fairness Act clears hurdle

The nation’s largest retail association applauded a Senate vote to proceed with debate on S.743, an act to level the sales tax field for online and brick-and-mortar stores.

April 19, 2013
More jobs likely available for teens this summer

Continued employment gains in lower-skilled, lower-paying hourly wage categories are expected to benefit teenagers seeking jobs this summer, according to a new outlook released April 11, 2013, by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.

April 15, 2013
Industry Dashboard for April 15, 2013

Gas prices take a turn for the better on the Consumer Watch section of the Industry Dashboard. The latest monthly retail sales figures, however, are heading in the wrong direction.

April 12, 2013
Mixed bag of retail sales for March

Sales in NAICS code 444 were up slightly, and sales of automobiles were up significantly, according to government data.

April 11, 2013
Handy Hardware eliminates executive position

Lynn Bradley, senior director, retail development, is out at Handy Hardware Wholesale, a cost-cutting move according to the Houston-based co-op.

April 8, 2013
On Rebates

From Ace's John Venhuizen

April 5, 2013
Acme brings Scotts and Miracle-Gro garden tools to market

The first Scotts Miracle-Gro branded cutting tools will debut at the National Hardware Show May 7-9.

April 5, 2013
Valspar expands Pro Paint Program at Lowe's

The effort brings a line of Valspar Pro and dedicated in-store service to more than 1,700 Lowe’s retail locations, according to the manufacturer's announcement.

April 1, 2013
Golden Hammer strikes for Rocky's Ace Hardware

Springfield, Mass.-based Rocky's will accept the Retailer of the Year Award at the 2013 Golden Hammer ceremony in Las Vegas May 8.

March 21, 2013
RONA names new CEO

The Canadian home improvement giant tapped a grocery industry veteran to lead its battle against U.S. rivals.

March 19, 2013
HGTV, HSN launch HGTV Home Outdoor Living

Launching across HSN and HGTV's multiple platforms on March 19, HGTV Home Outdoor Living will redefine the outdoor living retail landscape with top HGTV experts appearing on HSN, including Designer John Gidding, star of "Curb Appeal."

March 18, 2013
Industry Dashboard for March 18, 2013

The monthly retail sales stats serve up a mixed message, with hardware stores (NAICS code 44413) showing a slight drop in sales from a year ago. Stocks are all over the board on the Home Channel Stock Roundup.

March 18, 2013
Leslie’s Poolmart makes big splash with openings

Phoenix-based Leslie’s Poolmart, the retailer of swimming pool supplies and related products, opened 13 new retail locations this month.

March 15, 2013
CPO Commerce launches Worx and Greenworks websites

Pasadena, Calif.-based online tool retailer CPO Commerce added outdoor power equipment manufacturers Worx and Greenworks to its stable of branded retail websites.

March 15, 2013
Menards makes room for 'essentials' upfront

Customers entering the Menards store in Fort Wayne, Ind., pass through a turnstile and immediately confront a great wall — the wall of "household essentials & more."

Just beyond the shelves of chips and cereal and sparkling cider, the wall marks an increased presence for cleaning supplies. While not exactly standard fare for your typical home improvement giant, some experts say carrying everyday items makes perfect sense in today's retail environment.

March 15, 2013
Menards makes room for 'essentials' upfront

Customers entering the Menards store in Fort Wayne, Ind., pass through a turnstile and immediately confront a great wall — the wall of "household essentials & more."

Just beyond the shelves of chips and cereal and sparkling cider, the wall marks an increased presence for cleaning supplies. While not exactly standard fare for your typical home improvement giant, some experts say carrying everyday items makes perfect sense in today's retail environment.

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