Retailers, distributors and manufacturers who attended the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) second annual State of Independents Conference now have a detailed understanding of the performance and direction of the independent home improvement industry. The one-day conference, sponsored by …
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Do it Best Evaluates New Products During Open Buying Day
Do it Best Corp. hosted an Open Buying Day event on Nov. 30, welcoming prospective domestic and international vendors to its Fort Wayne, Indiana, headquarters. The event enabled Do it Best merchandise managers to meet one-on-one with prospective vendors interested in doing business …
Read More »Retailers, Manufacturers and Distributors to Gather at Annual Conference
Are you eager to share your thoughts with channel partners? Are you curious about how fellow independent retailers are faring? Do you want to know what’s ahead for the independent market? If you answered yes to any of these questions, …
Read More »Hardlines Presents Outstanding Retailer Awards
Hardlines, an information service for the retail home improvement industry, this week honored the industry’s top retailers from across Canada with the annual Outstanding Retailer Awards. Hardlines presented the awards at a gala dinner Oct. 18, which was the first day of the …
Read More »Retailer Promotes Pumpkins for a Purpose
Pumpkins may sell well as seasonal decor, but at Akard True Value Hardware, they also promote good causes. Since 2013, the Zionsville, Indiana, store has promoted Pumpkins for a Purpose, a fundraiser and pumpkin painting contest. Organizations and people from the community bring to the …
Read More »China International Hardware Show Adds Enhancements
This month, more than 50,000 people will gather in Shanghai, China, to attend the China International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2016. Now in its 16th year, enhancements to the show will provide a more convenient experience for both exhibitors and visitors. CIHS 2016 will take place Oct. …
Read More »How to Score Big in the Hunting Category
To view a PDF of this story, click here. Are you looking for a consumer’s insights into the hunting category? Then read this in-depth Q&A with Bob Cutter, an avid hunter and NRHA’s vice president of sales, by clicking here. By Renee Changnon, …
Read More »Retailer Celebrates 100 Years in Business
The village of Fort Recovery, Ohio, is known for its rich history, whether it’s the battles that took place on the land in the late 1700s or the businesses that have been staples for years. Wangler Hardware is one of …
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