Nominations for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2025 Young Retailer of the Year award program are now open. NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 29th year, identifies and recognizes the successes and accomplishments …

ECI Software Solutions announced the winners for its Everyday Hero Award and Customer Excellence Award for 2024.  “We are thrilled to recognize this year’s award winners for their dedication and excellence,” says Trevor Gruenewald, CEO of ECI Software Solutions. “These …

Prices for building materials for new residential construction, minus capital investment, labor and imports, increased 0.7% from 2023 this year. According to the Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices increased 0.3% in October but …

As the winter months bring in chilly weather, snow and ice, shoppers will be looking for ways to prepare and shield their homes from cold weather damage. Hardware Retailing curated five products you can stock on your shelves to help …

The CNBC/National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail Monitor cited retail sales growth for November despite sales from Thanksgiving weekend being counted in December.  Total retail sales, not including automobiles and gasoline, were up 2.35% unadjusted year over year and up 0.15% …

A recent report published by the National Retail Foundation (NRF) and Happy Returns notes the prevalence of returns in the retail industry and cost threats returns pose for retailers.  The report says retailers estimate 16.9% of their annual sales this …

The Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates details an expected surge in imports from now until next spring due to an imminent increase in tariffs and potential strike at container ports …

Diamond Vogel released its 2025 Color of the Year and color trend report, outlining color directions for 2025. Rediscover, a soft-toned green that reflects the therapeutic healing power of botanicals, was selected for the 2025 Color of the Year. Described …