Westlake Ace Hardware recently announced plans to open its first location in Oregon. The store will be located in Dallas, Oregon, a growing community of around 17,000 residents. “We are excited to introduce the Westlake Ace Hardware experience to our …
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4 Color of the Year Alternatives to Benjamin Moore’s Silhouette
Benjamin Moore chose Silhouette, a charcoal color with espresso undertones, as its 2026 Color of the Year. As customers come to your stores looking for advice on color trends, Paint & Decorating Retailer has compiled four alternatives to Silhouette to …
Read More »Benjamin Moore Reveals 2026 Color of the Year
Benjamin Moore recently released its 2026 Color of the Year, Silhouette AF-655. The charcoal color with espresso undertones is described as mimicking tailored suiting. The company also revealed its 2026 Color Trends Palette, featuring muted neutral shades Raindance, First Crush, …
Read More »Koopman Lumber Announces CEO Transition
Koopman Lumber recently announced a planned CEO transition, with Denise Brookhouse assuming the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Dirk Koopman, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2010. “It has been an honor to …
Read More »4 Winter Preparedness Products for an Emergency Car Kit
Packing an emergency preparedness kit in a vehicle for cold weather is essential to be ready for unexpected weather conditions. Hardware Retailing recommends these four products for customers building a emergency kit as the weather gets colder. Flashlights The Bunkhouse 2-in-1 …
Read More »Thanksgiving Weekend Draws in Nearly 203 Million Shoppers
Thanksgiving weekend brought in a record 202.9 million consumers during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Thanksgiving weekend is …
Read More »The Home Depot Canada Launches Partnership With Instacart
Instacart recently announced a new partnership with The Home Depot Canada, now offering same-day delivery from over 175 Home Depot stores across the country. With this launch, The Home Depot Canada becomes the first nationwide home improvement retailer available on …
Read More »The Impact of Location and Neighborhood Condition on Home Value
While home value is determined by several factors, including home size, square footage and curb appeal, a home’s location decides a noticeably significant portion of a home’s overall value. According to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders …
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