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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 Barbecue Rubs and Seasonings to Heat Up Sales

Barbecue Rubs and Seasonings

Barbecue rubs and sauces are a smart addition to any grilling department, encouraging impulse buys from customers already shopping for outdoor cooking gear. These compact products are easy to cross-merchandise and boost overall basket size. To catch these add-on sales, Hardware Retailing …

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Hot Products – May 21, 2025

Hot Products

Painter’s Tape (SPONSORED) ScotchBlue™ PROSharp™ Painter’s Tape provides the sharpest paint lines yet thanks to new Edge-Lock™+ technology. Designed to handle both indoor and outdoor projects, it provides two times better hold than the original Edge-Lock™ technology, sealing out paint …

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Retailers’ Choice Award Winners 2025

Retailers' Choice

For the past 59 years, the Retailers’ Choice Awards, presented by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, have highlighted the best products on display at the National Hardware Show. The Retailers’ Choice Awards differ from most award programs as …

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New Home Prices Drop as Existing Home Prices Rise

Existing-Home Sales

The median price for a new single-family home sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $416,900, $14,600 above the existing home sale price of $402,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors (NAR) data. Traditionally, new …

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Werner Partners With OSHA for Safety Initiative

Werner Partners with OSHA

Werner Co, a ladder, climbing and fall protection product manufacturer, is supporting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its National Safety Stand-Down initiative by hosting safety training events across the country throughout May. “Every year, Safety Stand-Down events …

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Hot Products – May 7, 2025

Hot Products

Painter’s Tape (SPONSORED) ScotchBlue™ PROSharp™ Painter’s Tape provides our sharpest paint lines yet thanks to our new Edge-Lock™+ technology. Designed to handle both indoor and outdoor projects, it provides two times better hold than our original Edge-Lock™ technology, sealing out …

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