Each year at its annual Retail Advocates Summit, the National Retail Federation (NRF) honors the work of small business owners who are going above and beyond to advocate for the independent retail industry. The America’s Retail Champions program features 34 …

To encourage consumers to choose energy-efficient lighting products, several states have instituted energy-efficient lighting programs, including rebate, loan and tax-incentive programs. These lighting incentives offer everything from tax breaks and rebates for installing energy-efficient lighting to exchange programs to properly …

Technology is crucial in so many areas of our lives and is becoming a necessary component for retailers to implement in their operations. For a closer look at why technology is important in the retail sector, and specifically in the …

For the first time in the event’s history, the Hardlines Conference will move to Whistler, British Columbia, in 2023. The event has always taken place in the greater Toronto area but Hardlines plans to choose different destinations each year to …

With a continued focus on member growth, Do it Best has added an experienced industry veteran to its marketing team, with Ryan Heine named as the director of brand integration. In this leadership position, Heine will lead the development, management …

Growing up and working in the Bay Area of California, Eric Hassett has been surrounded by and interested in technology his whole life. He owns five Hassett Hardware stores in the Bay Area, each utilizing technology to make employees’ jobs …

Operating since 1939, Koopman Lumber, a family-owned and -operated business, announced it has acquired Boilard Lumber, another family-owned and -operated retail lumberyard providing quality building supplies since 1936 in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts. Koopman Lumber has 10 locations in eastern Massachusetts. …

From finance to food service, this year’s Young Retailer of the Year honorees come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some were raised in the home improvement industry while others were looking for a career change that better suited their …