Canadian Tire Corporation reported a 3.2% increase in comparable retail sales for the third quarter of 2026, with gains in seasonal merchandise, automotive products and e-commerce offering a look at how one of Canada’s largest hardware competitors is attracting shoppers. …
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Tractor Supply Announces Nationwide Partnership With Uber Marketplace
Uber Technologies, Inc. and Tractor Supply Company have announced a new nationwide partnership, bringing Tractor Supply’s extensive assortment of pet food, animal care products, lawn and garden supplies, tools, outdoor essentials and more to the Uber marketplace. Customers can now …
Read More »QXO Announces Leadership Transitions
QXO, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Dev Ahuja as the company’s chief financial officer. He will succeed Ihsan Essaid, who has been promoted to vice chairman, an executive role, with both positions becoming effective in January 2027. Ahuja has …
Read More »James Hardie Names Midnight Black as 2027 Color of the Year
James Hardie Building Products Inc. recently announced Midnight Black as its 2027 Color of the Year. Once primarily reserved for trim, windows and architectural accents, black has evolved into a defining element of the modern exterior, reflecting homeowners’ growing willingness …
Read More »Transforming Emerging Leaders Into Confident Leaders
Equipping a new crop of leaders in the independent home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) wrapped up its college-level premier management school. The Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) develops store managers and emerging leaders into …
Read More »Bigger Baskets, Fewer Visits Shape Ace’s Record Q3
Ace Hardware reported record third-quarter sales and profits for 2026, with higher average transaction values helping offset a decline in customer visits at its U.S. stores. The hardware cooperative generated $2.54 billion in revenue during the quarter ended Oct. 3, …
Read More »Creating Space for Women in the Home Improvement Channel
Joining the independent home improvement channel as an office assistant and working her way into an installation manager role, Suzanne Morrison with Ace Hardware Home Services was recently named Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News (ACHR News) 2026 Top Women …
Read More »Retail Sales See 13th Consecutive Month of Growth in October
Retail sales saw their thirteenth straight month of gains in October even as high gas prices continued, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales edged higher in October as …
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