Retail sales rose modestly in August, marking the 11th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales climbed steadily once again in August,” says Matthew Shay, NRF president and CEO. …
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The Inspired Home Show Moves to Atlanta in 2028 Through ANDMORE Partnership
ANDMORE and the International Housewares Association (IHA) recently announced a new, eight-year partnership that will bring The Inspired Home Show to AmericasMart Atlanta, co-located alongside Winter Atlanta Market, beginning in January 2028. The move brings The Inspired Home Show into …
Read More »Do it Best and True Value 2026 Fall Market Advances Integration, Retail Technology
Do it Best Group used its 2026 Fall Market to move the integration of Do it Best, True Value and United Hardware into its next phase, inviting True Value retailers to become full members of the cooperative while rolling out …
Read More »Do it Best Bolsters LBM Programs as Pricing Pressures Persist
Do it Best Group rolled out an expanded slate of LBM programs at its Fall Market in Indianapolis, including new Trex incentives and warehouse assortments, a metal roofing partnership with Central States, expanded interior product programs and new market data …
Read More »Do it Best Group Adds First Preferred Payroll Provider
Do it Best Group is adding Paycor as a preferred payroll and people-management provider for Do it Best members and True Value retailers, marking the first time the cooperative has offered retailers a preferred payroll-provider solution. The program will be …
Read More »Retailers Set Their Eyes on Growth at the Ace Hardware 2026 Fall Convention
Boasting record-breaking attendance, the Ace Hardware 2026 Fall Convention brought together over 14,500 attendees in Orlando, an increase of 5.5% from Fall 2023, the last time the Fall Convention was held in Orlando. More than 6,100 Ace retailers—which marked the …
Read More »Tractor Supply Opens New $200M Distribution Center in Idaho
Tractor Supply Company recently announced the grand opening of its 11th distribution center, located in Nampa, Idaho. Serving as the strategic “Gateway to the Pacific Northwest,” the 865,000-square-foot facility represents an investment of more than $200 million in Canyon County …
Read More »New Home Sales Surge 6.4% in August Despite Persistent Affordability Challenges
New home sales improved in August, but the broader new-home market is still experiencing weakness, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to constrain demand, with new home sales remaining below …
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