Canadian home improvement retailer RONA Inc. reported a decline in same-store sales and revenues in the fourth quarter 2013 and fiscal 2013 overall, a result of the “closure of the company’s underperforming stores and the difficult market conditions throughout the …

January retail sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, were flat seasonally adjusted month-to-month due in part to severe winter weather in much of the country, according to the National Retail Federation. “Following a solid holiday sales season, it seems …

Because paint is visual, it’s easier than other items to merchandise. A good paint job, however, is more than just color and finish; customers will look to you, the retailer, to ensure they have all they need for a job …

Handy Hardware introduced its new Plumbing and Electrical Store at its Spring Market, held Feb. 13-15 in Houston. The Plumbing and Electrical Store offered more than 1,000 planograms from key suppliers and allowed dealers the opportunity to better understand new …

Attendance at the Monroe Hardware Spring Dealer Market at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, NC, surpassed previous records. The convention staff had to scramble to handle overflow at the annual breakfast buying bonanza and Keith Driscoll, director …

The Grout Gator is shaped like a squeegee and comes with adjustable brushes that can be positioned to clean different sizes of tile up to 12 inches. An extension pole can be attached to scrub the grout in tile floors …

Deck & Concrete Restore is formulated to resurface most wooden and composite decks while providing lasting protection against moisture and the damaging effects of the sun. Designed for a variety of applications, Deck & Concrete Restore can be applied over most outdoor …

Oceanstar Design’s Multi-Purpose Utility Cart is sturdy, with the capacity to hold up to 400 pounds. The castors offer easy transportation of heavy objects. The shelves are height adjustable to accommodate storage needs, while the slatted and open design of the …