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For Tyler Saxey, one visit to his local Ace Hardware store made a huge impact and turned him into a loyal customer for life. Saxey is no stranger to customer service. He currently works in customer experience at Foot Locker, …

In its annual retail survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that retail shrink is an almost $100 billion problem. NRF’s Retail Security Survey is an annual survey of retail loss prevention professionals that covers national retail security issues such …

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), the nation’s leading resource for market research concerning the home and building products industry, has forecasted the current national inflation bulge will lead to a deceleration in home improvement spending. Growth in the total …

Eli Bliffert, vice president of Bliffert Lumber & Hardware, has been named a 2023 Wisconsin Titan. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. Bliffert represents one of the area’s most accomplished business leaders in his …

The Buchheit Family of Companies announced its acquisition of 12 retail locations formerly owned by Orscheln Farm & Home Company. Buchheit obtained these stores through the acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply Company. The 12 locations are part of a …

Wallace Hardware continued its 100th-anniversary celebration at the 2022 Fall Dealer Market, which took place Sept. 27-29 at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. The company and attendees got a special treat with Grand Ole Opry members Marty Stuart …

Based in Sioux City, Iowa, Bomgaars recently acquired 73 stores from Missouri-based Orscheln Farm and Home, making it the second largest farm and ranch retailer in the U.S. behind Tractor Supply Co.  “Today, we are pleased to announce that after …

Benjamin Moore chose Raspberry Blush as its Color of the Year for 2023. The saturated red-orange enlivens our surroundings while awakening our senses with charismatic color. This vivacious color is unapologetic in its boldness as it encourages a confident color …