Jeske Hardware Distributors recently announced Jake Sitarz as a new account manager for the company’s Minnesota and Northern Iowa sales territory. “At Jeske, we want to be more than just another distributor for our customers,” says Ray Powell, national sales …
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In Memoriam: Former NHPA Board Member Tom Green
Former board president of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Thomas (Tom) Green, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, just two days after celebrating his 86th birthday. In 1972, Tom purchased Mayer Hardware in Rochester, New York, …
Read More »Residential Construction Material Prices Continue Upward Trend in November
Prices for residential building materials continue to soar, according to the latest Producer Price Index release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. Price growth has been above 3.0% since June, despite …
Read More »NRF Urges Congress to Pass Retail Crime Bill
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released a statement from David French, executive vice president of government relations, following the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. “ORC continues to be a multifaceted problem, afflicting …
Read More »The Home Depot Partners with Rilla for AI-Powered Coaching
Rilla, an AI-powered platform for field team performance, recently announced its new partnership with The Home Depot. Rilla will bring real-time coaching tools to Home Depot, enabling service and sales professionals to coach and develop their teams more effectively by …
Read More »December Inflation Holds Steady
Inflation held steady in December, matching November’s reading, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This report was the first to include a month-to-month figure since the government shutdown, but data distortions from the shutdown …
Read More »5 Manual Lawn Products For Simple Maintenance
Sometimes, going back to the basics is the best thing to do when looking for a tool to complete a lawn or garden task. Manual tools can provide easier control and precision that power tools can’t always provide. Hardware Retailing …
Read More »Ace Hardware Ranks on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® List, Secures Top Spot in Category
Ace Hardware has ranked No. 4 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list and was named the No. 1 franchise in the Miscellaneous Retail Businesses category for the fifth consecutive year. “We’re proud to be recognized once again among the top …
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