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Beware the Behemoth! – Amazon

HAI Chief Executive Annemarie Harte was recently invited to a BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) Forum in Coventry where Amazon representatives presented on...

Portwest innovates to grow

HAI CEO, Annemarie Harte visits west of Ireland designer and manufacturer of workwear, personal protective equipment (PPE) and outdoor leisurewear, Portwest, and finds a...

Paint and Décor: Trendwatch – what paint customers want

Kevin Coghlan of MRCB, the leading paint and wallpaper business, spoke to The Hardware Journal about the latest trends. The Hardware Journal: What are the...

Chadwicks: building on a historic reputation

Business restoration and building renovation at Chadwicks on Thomas Street in Dublin. The recent renovation of the monumental arch at Chadwicks’ Thomas Street branch also symbolises...

Intact Software – How mobile are your staff?

Mark McArdle, Group Sales Director, Intact Software, outlines the benefits that mobile working can bring to your business. When you consider that companies who facilitate...

Outlook brightens for roofing

In total, the construction of 2,175 residential units commenced in the two month period January to February 2017. The figures represent a marginal decrease...

Consumers want products that are eco-friendly and affordable

A 2015 Nielsen global report on new product innovation revealed that consumers want more new products on the market that are affordable, healthy, convenient...

Google – Digital delivers local intent

In this article, Jeff Harte and Prerna Gupta cover ‘I-want-to-go’ moments – those moments when people are looking for a local business or are...

How outsourcing can help with credit control

Paddy Nolan, Managing Director, LCMS Ltd, explains why it can be useful to outsource elements of credit control. Profits are essential for a business to...

Introduction to audit for PSA 55 Locksmith Standard

Andrew Daly, compliance manager, EQA (Ireland) Ltd, outlines what’s involved in the audit for the PSA 55 Locksmith Standard. As a requirement of the new...