A woman-owned hardware store in Louisiana is bringing critical awareness to breast cancer screening throughout the month of October. Melaco Sisters Hardware is running their “Raffle for a Cause” campaign through October and early November to support breast cancer screening …
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Walmart Canada Opens First Ambient Distribution Center
Walmart Canada recently opened its newest distribution center in Vaughan, Ontario, the company’s most advanced distribution center in the country. The 550,000-square-foot facility is the retailer’s first ambient distribution center (ADC) in Canada and uses various forms of automation, robotics …
Read More »Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Forest Health and Housing Supply
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry recently passed the Fix Our Forests Act, legislation that will contribute to better forest management practices and strengthen the nation’s housing supply chain. The Fix Our Forests Act will expedite environmental analyses, …
Read More »Hardlines Conference Honors Canada’s Top Retailers
Retailers were recently honored at the 33rd Annual Outstanding Retailer Awards, presented during a gala dinner at the annual Hardlines Conference in Banff, Alberta. Retailers were recognized in eight categories covering the range of retail hardware and home improvement formats. …
Read More »HIRI Report Details Social Media’s Growing Influence in Home Improvement Retail
There’s no question social media’s impact is widespread and influential in today’s retail landscape. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Homeowner Social Media Influence on Home Improvement Shopping report published in September, social media has the potential to motivate …
Read More »6 Leaf Removal Tools That Will Blow You Away
With fall at its peak, leaf cleanup is top of mind for many homeowners looking to tidy their outdoor spaces ahead of winter. Hardware Retailing recommends these six leaf collection products to make removing leaves a breeze. Rakes This adjustable …
Read More »Help Customers Cozy Up With These 4 Products
As more customers are preparing for the holidays, help homeowners cozy up ahead of the holiday season with these four comforting home products. These knit blankets from Fennco Styles are 50 by 60 inches, made with a waffle knit pattern …
Read More »Canadian Holiday Spending Holds Steady, Intentional Purchasing Rises
The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) recently released the 8th annual RCC X Leger 2025 Holiday Shopping Survey report, detailing how Canadian consumers plan, shop and celebrate the holiday season. The survey found spending will remain steady while consumers more …
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