Around nearly every corner of the 2019 Do it Best Fall Market this weekend in Indianapolis, attendees could see New Vendor flags flying high above exhibitors’ booths. The flags are a symbol of the co-op’s commitment to continue providing new …
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2019 State of Independents Conference to Highlight Retail Opportunities
At the 2019 State of Independents Conference Dec. 5 in Indianapolis, industry analysts and retailers will take a look at how global changes are affecting their day-to-day retail reality on a local level. Registration to attend the one-day event held …
Read More »United Hardware Names New CEO
Douglas Audette will be the new president and CEO of United Hardware Distributing Co., the company’s board of directors has announced. Audette will replace Steven Draeger, who announced his decision to retire in May after serving as president and CEO …
Read More »In Conversation: True Value CEO Reflects on 2019 Fall Reunion
During the True Value 2019 Fall Reunion, president and CEO John Hartmann took time to speak to Hardware Retailing about how the company’s new supply chain upgrades, digital marketing programs and other new initiatives will empower the retailers who choose …
Read More »True Value Focuses on the Future at 2019 Fall Reunion
Thousands of independent home improvement retailers gathered in Chicago Oct. 3-6 to celebrate True Value’s 2019 Fall Reunion. For retailers and True Value leadership alike, it was a chance to share success stories, explore special buying opportunities and look ahead …
Read More »New Speakers to Highlight Tech Innovation at 2019 State of Independents Conference
At the 2019 State of Independents Conference Dec. 5 in Indianapolis, two retailers using enterprising tech solutions will share how new digital capabilities are propelling their businesses forward. Presented by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), the daylong State …
Read More »6 Retail Takeaways From 2019 HIRI Insights Summit
At the 2019 HIRI Insights Summit, presented by the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), a range of industry analysts explored how shifting consumer trends, new retail technology and labor shortages are affecting the home improvement market. 1. Despite uncertainty, the …
Read More »Retailers at Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market Seek New Products, Educational Opportunities
Blish-Mize held its Fall 2019 Buying Market at in Overland Park, Kansas, Sept. 19-21, and retailers came to the event in search of good deals and solutions to enhance their operations going into the fall and winter seasons. With strong …
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