Independent home improvement retailers have a natural competitive advantage against the big boxes –they are independent. This locality allows hometown hardware stores to differentiate their product mix through the incorporation of products from local vendors, something big boxes don’t normally do. The February …

Worldwide demand for power tools is expected to surpass $32.9 billion in 2018, according to The Freedonia Group’s World Power Tools study. The 4.8 percent forecasted growth is an improvement from the gains recorded between 2008 and 2013, a report about …

What inside event has intricate water features, a spacious tree house, decadent chocolate and fudge along with a three-level, fully decorated house? The Indianapolis Home Show, of course! Hardware Retailing editors visited the Indianapolis Home Show to check out the …

As the shop local movement continues to gain momentum in towns and cities across America, the emphasis is being placed on small local businesses. However, a majority of these small businesses source their products from different countries or from manufacturers …

Touchless faucets and automatic flush toilets are present in many restaurants, rest stops and malls across the country. The products are also making their way into homes as manufacturers create models that look trendy in kitchens and bathrooms. A panel …

In the past, men and women had extremely different shopping patterns and behaviors, leading to the coining of the term “mansumer” in 2012. However, as the omnichannel shopping experience has become easier, the shopping behaviors of men and women are …