Football season is right around the corner, which means it’s also time for tailgating. Become the go-to store for all of your customers’ pregame needs by creating a tailgating section in your operation. Merchandise all of the products your customers …

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the U.S., announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Texas-based Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, a prominent building products supplier to building professionals and homeowners in the Southwest. …

With numerous paint products available to customers, don’t forget to educate customers about the smaller sundries that are also necessary to make a project successful. Because small sundries do not take up much space, consider merchandising them on or near …

Nation’s Best has added Advanced Window Systems (AWS), one of the region’s top providers of premier windows and doors, to its family of businesses. AWS maintains a large warehouse south of Dallas, Texas, and a showroom in the Dallas Design …

According to the 2021 Outdoor Participation Trends Report produced by the Physical Activity Council, in 2020, 53% of Americans ages six and over participated in outdoor recreation at least once, the highest participation rate on record. With interest growing across …

We at the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) are routinely asked, “Where is the home improvement market headed?” The answer to this question has always been, “Well, it depends on which segment or category of the industry.” This question has …

After the formation of Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) in April, the organization hosted its first in-person Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) last week at the Embassy Suites Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. As the first event hosted by HDA, all attendees were …

According to V12’s 2021 New Mover Trends Report, 83% of new movers take on home improvement projects and 64% purchase home improvement items before their move. As consumers relocate, retailers have the opportunity to gain new customers and cash in …