The 2020 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, originally postponed from early May to September 1-3 as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated during the spring, has been cancelled as an in-person event for this year because of the continuing impact of the pandemic, according to Reed Exhibitions.
The Home Improvement eRetailer Summit has been rescheduled for March 7-9, 2021, from its previously scheduled date of October 7-9, 2020 in response to travel and public health uncertainties created by the spread of the coronavirus.
The National Retail Federation will host Lowe’s president and CEO, Marvin Ellison, as its next guest in its Retail Leadership series.
Ace Hardware has selected Medallia’s experience management platform and Gallup’s professional services for customer and employee experience, reinforcing the company’s commitment to being the “Helpful Place.”
Lowe’s has added $100 million in bonuses to recognize and reward front-line associates for their outstanding contributions, increasing the company’s total commitment to associates and communities during the pandemic to more than $450 million.
Tractor Supply Company has named Melissa Kersey evp/chief human resources officer, effective July 20, 2020. Kersey will report to Hal Lawton, Tractor Supply’s president and CEO, and will serve on the company’s executive committee.
Lowe’s has named Janice Dupre Little as evp/human resources. Little is a seasoned executive with 15 years of human resources and diversity and inclusion experience.
Tractor Supply is reporting robust sales in its outlook for the second quarter, and the company is planning strategic investments in its team members and consumer-shopping experience.
As small businesses look to reopen in the coming weeks and months, Lowe’s is making a second $25 million commitment to support ongoing COVID-19 relief, bringing the company’s pandemic support to communities to $50 million.
Ace Hardware registered record first quarter results, and the home improvement retailer said that its growth momentum continued into the month of April.
The Home Depot achieved a strong sales performance in the first quarter as the retailer strengthened its operations as the coronavirus spread.
Lowe’s is providing a second $80 million special payment to hourly associates in recognition of their efforts. The retailer is also now requiring that all associates wear a face mask when working in its stores or at customers’ homes.
Owner expenditures for home renovations and repairs are expected to decline at least through the first quarter of next year due to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
True Value said that its current chief commercial officer, Chris Kempa, has been promoted to CEO to replace John Hartmann, who had been chief executive since 2013.
Tractor Supply Company has expanded its delivery partnership with Roadie to include all of its 1,863 U.S. locations now offering same-day delivery.
To give employees a break, Lowe’s is closing all stores and distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada on Easter Sunday, April 12.
Lowe’s is taking several measures across all U.S. stores to further protect and provide for both associates and customers during the pandemic.
With increased demand for essential products and services, Ace Hardware and its independent retailers plan to hire more than 30,000 people collectively to further support the communities they serve.
Lowe’s is actively hiring for 30,000 positions in-stores across the U.S. to support its communities.
The Home Depot has provided an update on several temporary changes to its business in response to COVID-19, as the retailer aims to bolster its safety measures, take care of customers and employees and support communities battling the virus.