In the home improvement industry, many operations are family businesses with several generations of tradition impacting decision-making. When it’s time for the previous generation to pass the baton to the next, sometimes tradition and discomfort about change can get in …

The National Hardware Show (NHS) will be postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The show, scheduled for May 5-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, will remain in Las Vegas and be rescheduled for later this year. …

Home Hardware Stores Ltd. announced the cancellation of its 2020 Spring Market, which was set to be held in Waterloo Region on April 5-7. “The health and safety of the Home Hardware community, our dealer-owners, team members, suppliers, business partners …

Kansas-based distributor Blish-Mize Co. is the most recent organization in the hardware industry to cancel its buying market in hopes of helping stem the spread of COVID-19. Blish-Mize sent out a letter to customers and vendors on March 11 informing …

Over the last few weeks, the National Hardware Show has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus and its impact on members of the global hardware and home improvement community, including the business disruptions caused by cancelled or postponed events. The …

Do it Best Corp. recently announced the launch of the Do it Best Foundation to distribute grants to organizations that align with its giving pillars and generate the biggest impact in their communities to help them be great places to …

Over the last several years, homeowners have been given more options to customize their bathrooms into spaces that rival high-end spas. Changes and improvements in plumbing products have made it easier than ever for DIYers to bring paradise closer to …

Holiday decor means more than Christmas trees and twinkling lights. Get inspiration on how independent home improvement retailers across the country are putting their best foot forward setting up events and displays to encourage the holiday spirit. For more tips …