True Value has announced a significant donation to the Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, that was affected by recent wildfires. The contribution consists of products valued at a total of $200,000, spanning essential categories aimed at helping the …

Mission: Engagement Recent studies show that half of today’s workforce is disengaged, which can cause major issues in an operation. Turn to Page 22 in the October issue to learn techniques to engage employees, and check out the stories below …

At the Fall 2023 Convention, Ace Hardware pledged to build on a century of success and continue to help its retailers be “the place with the helpful hardware folks.” During the opening general session of the event, which was held …

Sherwin-Williams introduced its 2024 Color of the Year Upward SW 6239, a breezy and blissful shade of blue that evokes the ever-present sense of peace found when slowing down, taking a breath and allowing the mind to clear.  “Upward SW …

IKEA U.S. introduced its first-ever Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) program in partnership with Afterpay, providing increased financial accessibility through a budget-friendly payment option for shoppers. Afterpay “Pay in 4” service is now available nationwide in-store and online at IKEA.com …

Full of energy and high spirits, Home Hardware dealers convened at the Enercare Center in Toronto, Ontario, for the Home Hardware Fall 2023 Homecoming, Sept. 13-15. Revolving around the theme of “Together We Build,” the event highlighted how working together …

This October is the eleventh annual Careers in Construction Month (CICM). Led by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYF), this month-long campaign aims to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire …

Hard Hat (sponsored) Reinvented from the inside out, 3M™ SecureFit™ Hard Hats feature Patented Pressure Diffusion Technology, incorporating self-adjusting front paddles along the forehead. This 4-point ratchet suspension system flexes and self adjusts to the size of the wearer’s head, …