Bliffert Lumber‘s fleet of trucks is like any other lumberyard’s, except for one key aspect: there’s a pink truck. “Pinky,” Bliffert Lumber’s pink truck, was created to support local breast cancer patients and breast cancer research, earning 20 cents for …

Ace Hardware recently earned the No. 1 spot on the Forbes’ 2025 Best Customer Service List in the home improvement category. This is the second year in a row the company has been named to the top of the Forbes …

From corporate America to her own small business, Lisa Makowski knows how to lead a team to success.  The idea to turn her legendary homemade snack mix into a profitable business was born in 2014 while working at United Hardware …

With home remodeling at an all-time high, homeowners should be aware of construction, architect and designer firm activity and wait times. According to the 2024 Q4 Houzz Renovation Barometer, expectation for project inquiries increased by 7 points in the fourth …

Tractor Supply Co. recently announced the completion of its acquisition of the privately-owned online pet pharmacy Allivet.  “We’re very excited to officially welcome the Allivet team to the Tractor Supply family,” says Hal Lawton, president and chief executive officer of …

In the home improvement industry, many operations are multigenerational family businesses with traditions that impact decision-making. Sometimes tradition and discomfort about change can get in the way of starting conversations about the future. Hardware Retailing spoke with retail communications consultant …

spoga+gafa, the world’s largest garden and barbecue trade fair, recently announced “Design Gardens” as its theme for the 2025 show. The show will focus on highlighting product and design trends that reflect the theme. Pillars representing the theme include open …

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Retail Management Certification Program is now enrolling students for 2025. Built for owners and managers in the home improvement industry, the Retail Management Certification Program teaches skills to grow store sales and …