Stocking the right hand tool accessories can be a game changer for independent retailers looking to gain an edge over their big-box competition. From bit holders to waist belts, your hand tool accessory section should be one where customers can …
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4 Home Security Lights to Keep Your Customers Safe
According to the 2023 Home Security Market report from SafeHome.org, a home security product research company, 45 million households have video doorbell components. For some homeowners, however, video doorbells are out of the budget, but they still want to protect …
Read More »2 Hardware Companies Named to Time Magazine World’s Best Companies of 2024 List
Multiple companies that have significant stakes in the independent home improvement industry made the Time magazine World’s Best Companies of 2024 list, being named alongside some of the largest, most influential companies across the globe. The list is a comprehensive …
Read More »August Sales Rise as Inflation Eases, NRF Says
Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales data shows that consumers continued to spend on household priorities …
Read More »AkzoNobel Announces 2025 Color of the Year
True Joy has been named AkzoNobel’s 2025 Color of the Year. True Joy is a sunny yellow shade supported by three complementary color palettes. “In this rapidly changing world, it’s easy to feel uncertain about our next steps,” says Heleen …
Read More »LL Flooring Saved by Investment Firm
LL Flooring Holdings announced, as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 process, the company has signed an agreement with F9 Investments for a going-concern sale of business. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, F9 Investments will acquire all 219 …
Read More »Dutch Boy Paints Announces 2025 Color of the Year
Ohio-based paint manufacturer Dutch Boy Paints announced Mapped Blue as its 2025 Color of the Year. Mapped Blue is a medium-tone with slight yellow undertones and complements a wide range of colors and design aesthetics. Mapped Blue is available in …
Read More »3 Camping Products to Improve Your Outdoor Living Category
In 2023, over 15 million Americans went camping for the first time, according to the 2023 Camping Report from The Dyrt, a campsite booking app. Hardware stores provide a unique crossover between customers coming in for nuts and bolts and …
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