Last week during the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, over 1,000 vendors and service providers gave attendees a look at the future of retail, sharing innovative products and game-changing processes and procedures. A number of exhibitors also …
Read More »
Hancock Lumber recently added Rebecca McCrohan to the team as general manager of the Damariscotta location. McCrohan brings over 15 years of retail management experience, most recently at The Home Depot, where she led large teams and highly dynamic operations. …
Read More »
Former North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) employee Thomas Lee Delph passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 92. Tom began working with NHPA, known at the time as the National Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), after …
Read More »
U.S. sales of store brands increased by around $9 billion to a record $282.9 billion in all outlets in 2025 compared to the year prior, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) Circana Unify+ data. Store brand dollar sales …
Read More »
84 Lumber recently announced two leadership position changes for the vice president of purchasing role. Mitch Wagner, the current vice president of purchasing, has announced his retirement after 42 years with the company. Wanger began his career in 84 Lumber …
Read More »
Between constant price changes from tariffs, rising labor costs, a soft housing market and dropping consumer confidence, to say last year was challenging for retailers would be an understatement. While they can’t control outside factors, there are ways retailers can …
Read More »
Walmart Inc. recently announced its Board of Directors has elected new leaders to its executive council. “Over my 32 years with Walmart, I’ve seen that our people are our greatest competitive advantage,” says John Furner, Walmart Inc. incoming president and …
Read More »
James Hardie Industries recently announced plans to close manufacturing facilities in Fontana, California, and Summerville, South Carolina, in the next 60 days. “During the past several years, James Hardie has made significant investments in modernizing our manufacturing facilities to improve …
Read More »
Hardware Retailing The Industry's Source for Insights and Information
