How do your numbers stack up against industry averages? The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is now inviting hardware stores, home centers, lumberyards and paint and decorating outlet retailers to participate in the 2023 Cost of Doing Business …

Even when the lingering supply issues from the COVID-19 pandemic resolve, inventory management will continue to be a high priority for retailers. Jared Brown, director of business intelligence for The Aubuchon Company, shares five insights into making the process easier …

Hillman Solutions Corp., a leading provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, opened a brand new distribution center in Belton, Missouri. Relocating from Rialto, California, Hillman’s new facility is approximately 305,000 square feet. “As 85% of the U.S. population can …

Once a giant among big-box retailers, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy this week and is starting the process of closing its 360 locations, as well as 120 BuyBuy Baby stores.  According to NPR, the company missed the mark …

Not only are they better for the environment, multiuse battery platforms for power tools saves the user time and effort. Numerous power tool manufacturers now offer battery platforms where one battery works with multiple tools. Read to discover some of …

Westlake Ace Hardware recently introduced a program to recognize its store associates and celebrate the work they do in communities across America. Helpful Hearts focuses on associates who are doing the unexpected, always finding ways to help others, choosing to …

One of the most distinguished and hard-to-achieve awards in the home improvement industry, the Estwing Golden Hammer Award from Estwing Manufacturing Co. is awarded to retailers with 50 years of service. Two home improvement retailers—Dave Nordal and Gene Kelly—recently were …

Newsweek, in collaboration with market research partner Statista, has released its second annual listing of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the U.S. The list covers 23 industries and includes 700 companies, ranked by evaluations from U.S. customers, employees and investors. This …