As the country prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this July, 84 Lumber is launching its Building America250 campaign, a companywide tribute honoring the past, present and future of the industry that …
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Ace Looks to Regain Its Convenience Crown Amidst Evolving Customer Expectations
While the venue for the Ace Hardware Spring 2026 Convention was new to Ace retailers, the message from the main stage at the General Session was familiar: Ace is the “hope of the hardware industry” and the company is taking …
Read More »House-Hasson Names Jeff Land as CEO
House-Hasson Hardware Company is appointing Jeff Land as chief executive officer. Land joins House-Hasson from Northern Tool & Equipment, where he currently serves as senior vice president of merchandising, inventory management, product management and global sourcing. He has previously served …
Read More »Product Picks From the 2026 Orgill Dealer Market
The Orgill 2026 Dealer Market left attendees with a renewed excitement for growth through innovation, a look at the latest and greatest products and educational insights to take back to their operations. Hardware Retailing editor and director of content development …
Read More »Retailer Levels Up In-Aisle Customer Service With FastQuery
Combining AI chat, task management and operations analytics—tied directly to a retailers POS inventory—FastQuery is an AI copilot built for independent home improvement retailers. FastQuery helps store associates quickly find product information like aisle numbers, price and comparable items using voice commands and …
Read More »Do it Best and True Value Report Q2 Results
Do it Best and True Value released their financials for the first half of fiscal year 2026, the first full fiscal year that includes True Value. Do it Best saw a slight decrease in gross sales, largely due to deflation …
Read More »Do it Best Implements Distribution Center Optimization Plan
Do it Best Group announced today that it is implementing its distribution center optimization plan, an initiative designed to strengthen its supply chain, support long-term growth and enhance service for all members and retailers. The plan includes a series of …
Read More »2026 Orgill Dealer Market Emboldens Growth Through Innovation
With a focus on supporting customers’ unique needs and helping them identify practical pathways to growth and long-term success, the Orgill 2026 Dealer Market leaned into innovation and growth. Over the course of three days, retailers connected with manufacturers, retail …
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