MANS Lumber & Home announced the acquisition of custom roof truss manufacturer Michigan Timber & Truss. The acquisition better positions MANS Lumber’s capabilities and allows the company to serve its growing customer base in the construction and building sectors. “By integrating …

Registration is now open for the Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! program, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) at the 2025 National Hardware Show. Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! is a two-day industry-focused, educational program for …

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 …