The inaugural DIY CON, taking place from Nov. 6-8, 2026 in Dallas, is set to bring together HGTV stars, top DIY creators, woodworking experts, home improvement innovators, makers and creative entrepreneurs for three days of inspiration, education and hands-on learning. …
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From Your Store to Their Door: Busy Beaver Embraces Delivery to Deliver on Convenience
Becoming more than just an operational service, delivery provides another way for independent retailers to compete on convenience, customer experience and localized service. Busy Beaver Home Centers, which has 19 stores in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, is approaching last-mile …
Read More »Orgill Hosts Congressional Committee on Ways and Means at Innovation Center
Orgill hosted members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means at its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday where the committee held a field hearing to solicit insights and feedback on the impact of recent tax legislation …
Read More »Do it Best Group Board Chair Reflects on Past Year and What’s Next
At the Do it Best and True Value 2026 Fall Market, members and retailers heard about the continued path of integration and innovation that Do it Best Group is following, with announcements about new technology rolling out for retailers and …
Read More »Orgill to Host U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing
Orgill will welcome members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a field hearing focused on the impact of recent tax legislation on small businesses, manufacturers …
Read More »Expectations for Holiday Spending in 2026
In the October issue of Hardware Retailing, industry and economic experts provide helpful insights into how they believe the holiday shopping season will shape up for 2026. Here are some additional insights into expectations for holiday spending. Coresight Research anticipates …
Read More »10 Promotional Ideas to Make the Holidays Brighter
As the holiday seasons roll around, make sure your operation is ready to attract customers and keep them shopping in your store with these promotional ideas. Thematic Sets: Connect related products. Instead of just stocking holiday lights, display them with …
Read More »A Look Back, a Look Forward: 2026 IHI Conference Measures the State of the Industry, Macroeconomic Factors
Bringing the entire independent home improvement channel together for two days of education, networking and fun under the Florida sun at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference sent attendees home with practical takeaways …
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