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FCL’s Cody Smith: investment in logistics, strong community ties fuel co-op success

A big part of Federated Co-operatives’ business is its retail home improvement stores. Its hardlines division, Home & Building Solutions, provides significant returns to FCL…

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Try hardware retailing—at minus 46 Celsius

Record-low temperatures in many communities in British Columbia and Alberta have reminded all of us that hardware stores—and building supply stores—are the pillars of the towns they serve when extreme weather hits…

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Home improvement retailers globally ramp up to reduce carbon emissions

The European DIY Retail Association (EDRA) and Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN) are continuing their efforts to establish standards and goals to help the industry identify and reduce “Scope 3” emissions for its members…

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