The newly redesigned NHS Concept to Commerce is gearing up to feature several new elements and curated programming designed for purposeful connections, product innovation and fresh ideas, taking place March 31–April 2, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center West …
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Product Picks From the Ace Hardware 2026 Spring Convention
The Ace Hardware 2026 Spring Convention welcomed retailers to a new space but offered the same opportunities for education, networking and product discovery. Hardware Retailing editor and director of content development, Lindsey Thompson, also explored the show floor, looking for …
Read More »Do it Best Group’s New Retail Pulse Helps Retailers Turn Data Into Direction
With independent home improvement dealers being asked to make decisions faster and smarter than ever, often with less time and fewer resources. To help its retailers address these challenges, Do it Best Group is implementing Retail Pulse, a new data-driven platform that turns …
Read More »U.S. Retail Sales Up in October 2025, Building Materials Sector Sees Decline
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released retail sales data for October 2025, noting a 2.2% increase in overall retail sales from October 2024. Thirteen states and the District of Columbia had positive and significant year-over-year changes in October, with New …
Read More »Retailers Experience New Spaces, Familiar Faces at Ace Spring 2026 Convention
Embracing a new space, the Ace Hardware Spring 2026 Convention welcomed retailers to the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to build new relationships and foster existing ones. Along with discovering the newest products and getting insights into the latest …
Read More »Builders FirstSource Partners With Blitzy to Implement AI Software Development
Builders FirstSource (BFS) recently announced it is partnering with Blitzy, an autonomous software development platform built for product development solutions. “This collaboration underscores our commitment at BFS to leveraging AI-enabled solutions that accelerate innovation and deliver measurable results for our …
Read More »Building Material Price Growth Slows in January
Residential building material prices rose at a slower rate in January, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and an analysis from the NAHB. This was the first decline in growth since …
Read More »SRS Distribution Acquires Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
SRS Distribution Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “We are thrilled to welcome the Sider Lumber team into the SRS family,” says Kent Gardner, president of SRS. …
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