Ace Hardware was recently named one of the nation’s top brands for customer service, ranking No. 36 overall on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List. This ranking places Ace in the top 2% of more than 3,500 companies evaluated …

Highline Warren announced that it has acquired the Sprayway brand from PLZ Corp. “Sprayway is a well-regarded, growing brand with loyal consumers and retail partners,” says Darcy Curran, Highline Warren CEO. “We’re thrilled to welcome Sprayway into our expanding portfolio …

President Donald Trump has announced a proclamation to delay increases on tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities until Jan. 1, 2027, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In October, the White House imposed a …

According to the March 2025 Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the women’s labor force participation rate remained steady at 57.5% with women now representing almost half (47%) of the total U.S. labor force. Prime-aged women, …

Menards recently reached a $4.25 million multistate settlement resolving claims of the company misleading consumers with marketing for the Menards 11% Rebate Program. The settlement includes accusations from attorneys general from 10 states, including Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, …

By Darrell Baker While many hardware retailers have been selling plants for a long time, some have just started recently and others have avoided the extra work and complexity of this category. Whatever the case for your operation, live goods …

A lumber and building materials category is a great addition to a hardware operation, providing a new source of revenue and opportunities for growth. Many retailers have faced difficulty in this category recently, as significant tariffs on lumber and building …

Facing a life-changing list of obstacles and challenges while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Scott Morath uses the toolkit of skills he gained during his time in military service in his leadership role today in the independent channel. Morath’s …