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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.

5 Camping Essentials to Keep in Stock

Camping Products

Since 2000, visits to National Parks have climbed from 285.9 million to 331.9 million in 2024, a 16.1% increase. Overall, more people are heading outdoors, and with that comes the increased need for camping gear. For hardware stores, this steady …

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Hot Products – September 24, 2025

Hot Products

Caffeinated Pouches (SPONSORED) Smokey Mountain Caffeinated Pouches deliver a great-tasting, clean-label caffeine alternative that today’s consumers are actively seeking. Made with 100% food-grade ingredients and designed for convenient, all-day use, our microdosed pouches offer “Caffeine on the Go”—perfect for the …

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Lumber King President Announces Retirement

Lumber King, which has five locations throughout Kentucky and Tennessee, announced the retirement of its president, John Kayae, who is stepping down after 13 years at the helm. Since taking on his role in 2012, Kayae led Lumber King through …

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Blish-Mize Brings the Deals at its 2025 Fall Buying Market

Blish-Mize Brings the Deals

At its recent Fall Buying Market, held on September 11-13 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers with show-only deals, new products and support amid economic headwinds. “We always want our customers to feel like they’re part of the Blish-Mize …

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Hot Products – September 10, 2025

Hot Products

GFCI Outlet (SPONSORED) Leviton’s Lever Edge GFCI simplifies installation with color-coded lever terminals, including a BLUE lever to help prevent LINE/LOAD reversal. The no-exposed metal parts design eliminates the need for electrical tape, improving safety and speed. Designed for pros …

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Independent Retailer Index: Sales Stay Relatively Flat in Q2

Understanding how independent home improvement operations are performing throughout the year helps retailers in the channel compare themselves to others and use that data to make improvements to their operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) …

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