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Jacob Musselman

Jacob is the content coordinator for Hardware Retailing Magazine. A lifelong Hoosier, Jacob earned a B.S. in journalism and telecommunications with a minor in digital publishing from Ball State University. He loves making bagels, going to farmers markets with his wife Hannah and two dogs and watching Formula One.

Orgill Kicks Off Dealer Market in New Orleans

Thousands of retailers have gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana, for Orgill’s 2025 Dealer Market, which kicked off today. The Dealer Market runs concurrent to Orgill’s Spring Buying Event, which began Feb. 17 and runs through March 2 and is one …

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Walmart Shows Strong Growth in Q4

Walmart Strong Growth

Q4 2024 Walmart released its Q4 2024 financial results, noting $180.6 billion in total revenue, up 4.1% year over year. The Arkansas-based store chain also reported an operating income of $7.3 billion in Q4, up 30% from the same quarter …

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Hot Products – February 19, 2025

Hot Products

Germination Kit The Germination Kit from Rooted Promise is a four-pack of vented domes, and each dome creates an ideal ecosystem for beginner seeds. After spreading seeds in a growing ring, simply water and cover with a dome. The protection …

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New Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Announced

Metal tariffs

After multiple tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada were announced then placed on hold in early February, President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Feb. 10 that would raise steel and aluminum imports to a …

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January Sales Drop Despite Strong December

January Sales Drop

Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday months but retail sales still had strong sales year over year according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Consumers pulled back in January, taking a breather after a stronger-than-expected …

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Quickrete, Summit Materials Announce Merger

Summit Acquisition

Summit Materials, a producer of aggregates and cement, announced the closure of its agreement to be acquired by Quickrete Holdings for around $11.5 billion, including debt. The acquisition was unanimously approved by both Summit and Quikrete’s board of directors. “We …

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Trex Releases Outdoor Living Forecast

Outdoor Living Forecast

Outdoor living is a popular category at many independent home improvement retailers. In 2025, homeowners are rethinking how they use and enjoy their backyards—blending design with personalized touches and sustainability. “Homeowners today are thinking far beyond the basics of a …

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