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Southern Yellow Pine Futures Launch Offers New Tool for Retailers; Do it Best Executes First Trade
Southern Yellow Pine futures begin trading on the CME, offering price stability and risk management for U.S. lumberyards and retailers.…
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A.O. Smith iCOMM™ App
Water heaters are the second-largest energy users in most American homes, second only to HVAC systems, which can consume up…
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Features
Face-to-Face Still Matters
House-Hasson president and CEO Steve Henry talks markets, territory growth and why shaking hands still beats sending links. Henry has…
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Product Spotlight
Maximm 360° Rotating Flat Plug Extension Cord
Rotates a full 360° to fit any outlet orientation. Features a flat plug that hugs the wall for tight spaces. …
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Product Reviews
Sika Thoroseal® Plus Concrete & Masonry Waterproofer
Founded more than a century ago in Switzerland, Sika has become a global leader in construction chemicals, operating in more…
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How Healthy Is Your Business? These 5 Metrics Will Tell You
From labor ratios to GMROI, these Key Performance Indicators can reveal what’s working—and what isn’t—inside your hardware store. These five…
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Village Hardware Finds the Bright Side of Going Solar
When Jeff Evers built a new store in Findlay, Ohio, he saw an opportunity to go solar. Driven by smart…
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Product Spotlight
Original SCRUSHER® Boot Brush / Shoe Cleaner
Cleans footwear with four brushes—two side and two bottom. Preserves shoe integrity using soft poly bristles that clean without causing…
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Product Reviews
Midwest Fastener Hang Master
Midwest Fastener has given its Hang Master line a smart refresh, and the results speak directly to today’s hardware shopper.…
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