According to Walmart’s Holiday Trend Report for 2026, one in three customers plan to spend more on holiday meals this year and 42.4% of customers expect to host or attend three to four gatherings this holiday season. Hardware Retailing recommends …
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Essential Tools for the New Homeowner
Amid all the excitement and chaos of moving into a new home, homeowners can forget the small, essential tools they need to have on hand to fix small issues, set up furniture and clean spaces. Stock these tools for new …
Read More »Dancing for a Cause: Kelly Nyberg of Nyberg’s Ace Wins Dancing With the Sioux Falls Stars Competition in Support of Mental Health Awareness
The Mirror Ball has made its way to South Dakota, with a local hardware store icon taking it home to her store. An annual tradition in Sioux Falls, Dancing with the Sioux Falls Stars has been a highly-anticipated event in …
Read More »Walmart Unveils Major Holiday Shopping Events and Muppet-Themed Campaign
Walmart has announced its three major holiday shopping events from Nov. 12 through Dec. 2—Early Black Friday Deals, Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Deals—in addition to a new holiday marketing campaign. “This season, we’re bringing customers and members incredible …
Read More »U.S. Construction Industry Projected to Add 400,000 Jobs by 2035
Employment in the U.S. construction industry is projected to increase from approximately 8.27 million jobs in 2025 to 8.68 million in 2035, adding 410,700 jobs, or 5%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and an analysis from the …
Read More »Sherwin-Williams Reports Net Sales Boost in Q3 2026
The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting a consolidated net sales increase of 7.9% to $6.86 billion. Consolidated net sales increased primarily due to higher net sales in all reportable segments, including the …
Read More »Sunshine Ace Hardware Celebrates Pelican Bay Store First Anniversary
Sunshine Ace Hardware is inviting the community to celebrate the first anniversary of its Pelican Bay location with a customer appreciation event featuring free food, prizes and family-friendly fun. During the event, visitors can enjoy food hot off the grill, …
Read More »The Inspired Home Show to Host 2,000 Brands, New Show Floor Activations
The Inspired Home Show, the landmark event that unites top retailers, suppliers and industry professionals to discover what’s new and next, will take place at Chicago’s McCormick Place March 9–11, 2027, for its 127th year. Organized by the International Housewares …
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