While the summer sun is still blazing, the holiday season is fast approaching, and customers are planning for home decorations and holiday lights. Hardware Retailing recommends these four holiday lights and accessories to equip your customers with a secure and …

Housing starts fell in July as economic uncertainty, rising construction costs, labor shortages and elevated financing expenses continued to challenge builders, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts decreased 12.4% in July …

84 Lumber announced it has named Dustin Hauenstein as chief financial officer. Hauenstein joins the company with more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience across the retail and financial services industries. In his role as chief financial officer, …

The Home Depot recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net sales of $47.9 billion for the quarter, up $2.6 billion, or 5.7% from Q2 2025. Comparable sales for the second quarter increased 1.7%. Net …

According to a recent study published by the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, three-quarters of grill owners keep cooking outside through the winter, providing a prime opportunity for retailers to keep grill and grill accessory sales going throughout the fall …

Workshop organization is key for any homeowner or professional who is constantly working on projects. From wall organization to shelving units, here are four workshop organization items for your customers. Pegboards The 3-panel OmniWall Kit from OmniWall is a versatile storage …

Mead Lumber, in partnership with Andersen Windows, recently announced it has contributed a joint donation of $12,000 to eight local Habitat for Humanity chapters for the second consecutive year. The donation benefits the following Habitat for Humanity chapters: • Black …

Rural King recently announced the opening of its newest Alabama store in Lincoln, marking the company’s ninth location in the state. Grand opening festivities will take place Aug. 14 through Aug. 16. New customers who enroll in RK Rewards at …