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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.

Import Cargo Levels Continue Rising Amidst Tariffs

Import Cargo 2026

As the U.S. continues to grapple with tariffs, imports at the nation’s major ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the …

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How the Big Boxes Fared in 2024

2025 Financials

Multiple big-box retailers, along with Ace Hardware, recently released their full year financials for 2024. Hardware Retailing has gathered the data and compiled a list of the most important data for retailers to benchmark against their own operations. Ace Hardware …

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Hot Products – March 5, 2025

Hot Products

Spray Adhesives (SPONSORED) Versatile, strong, durable—the 3M™ Super 77™ Multi-Surface Super Strength, 3M™ Max Strength Contact Adhesive Spray 90 and 3M™ Corner Bead Spray Adhesive Spray 61 for drywall provide strong, permanent bonds on a variety of surfaces. Containing less …

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A Fastener Reset Leads to Increased Sales

Tackling a category reset can be a daunting challenge, but is often necessary to keep your store fresh and customers satisfied. With the right partner and planning, however, a reset can transform the product offering and the customers’ experience.  Learn …

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Why More Homeowners are Opting for DIY Projects

As the U.S. continues to tackle inflation, many homeowners are taking on DIY projects rather than hiring a professional. The Farnsworth Group recently released its Quarterly Homeowner Activity Tracker for Q3 2024, which shares homeowners’ attitudes toward DIY projects. Challenges …

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Making It Count: Independent Retailer Index

IRI Q4 2025

Digging into how independent home improvement operations are performing throughout the year helps the entire channel understand how they compare to others in the industry and how to use that data to make improvements to their operations. Since 2022, the …

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Remodeling Market Poised for Growth in 2025

NAHB Hosts Remodeling Success Panel

Industry experts from a panel hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas say an aging housing stock, record levels of home equity and favorable demographics are creating positive growth prospects …

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Lowe’s Reports Q4 2024 Financials

Lowe's HomeCare+

Lowe’s Companies reported a comparable sales increase of 0.2% in Q4 2024, driven by high single-digit pro and online comparable sales, a strong holiday performance and rebuilding efforts after recent hurricanes. Total sales for the quarter were $18.6 billion. “Our results …

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