Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) announced it is investing $200 million in Mark’s stores through 2028, building on the success of Mark’s new Bigger, Bolder, Better store concept. The latest step is the opening of Mark’s largest store to date …

PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show is set bring retailers and manufacturers together to discover new products, explore industry trends and build business relationships at the “Store Brands Marketplace” from Nov. 15–17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in …

ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (ECI) announced it has acquired Sierra Data Systems (Sierra), a provider of construction and logistics software that connects back-office and field operations. The acquisition strengthens ECI’s existing relationship with Sierra and accelerates innovation, investment and customer …

Builders FirstSource announced it has acquired L&P Building Supply in Las Cruces, New Mexico. L&P serves customers in southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, with lumber, building materials and manufactured components including trusses and wall panels. The acquisition adds …

Sunshine Ace Hardware is inviting the community to celebrate the grand reopening of its newly remodeled San Carlos store during a two-day event on Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, exclusive savings, giveaways and family-friendly …

Southern Garden Centers (SGC) recently announced that Hutto’s Home and Garden Center in Jackson, Mississippi, has joined the Southern Garden Centers family of independent garden centers as its founding location. Hutto’s will continue to operate under the Hutto’s name at …

For independent hardware retailers, turning a modest plumbing section into a powerhouse category starts with meeting customers where their plumbing problems begin. According to a survey of 1,001 U.S. homeowners conducted by SupplyHouse, 93% of homeowners delay plumbing or HVAC …

For 20 years, Sam Mackey served in the U.S. military, working his way through the ranks in the U.S. Navy to become a Navy SEAL. Inspired to join after watching the movie “Navy SEALs,” Mackey enlisted in January 2004 and …