One of the ways the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) supports the independent home improvement channel is to foster positive relationships between retailers and vendors, and a prime example of that synergy is through a partnership with the …

Sponsored by Quikrete While they aren’t engaging in DIY projects at quite the same frequency as homeowners, renters are an untapped audience for independent retailers. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Renter’s Home Improvement Activity Study took a closer look …

By Curtis Gillman Sometimes the real problem isn’t ignorance, it’s exhaustion. Day-to-day operations can consume so much time and attention that meaningful improvements feel impossible. Leadership teams become trapped in what Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling describe in …

Celebrating three decades of exceptional retailers under the age of 35, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Young Retailer of the Year Awards program highlights the efforts of young retailers. NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year program identifies …

Do it Best Group vice president of human resources Celeste Stevens has received the 2026 Indiana Women’s Collaborative Empower Award, recognizing her leadership, advocacy and impact in helping others grow and succeed.  Presented by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce during …

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Builder sentiment remains low amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty, elevated mortgage rates and rising construction costs. Confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched up one point to 35 in August, according to the National Association of Home …

Canadian Tire Corporation announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a 0.7% increase in consolidated comparable sales and 6.3% growth on a two-year stack basis. SportChek led the company’s retail banners, with comparable sales increasing 8.0% and 12.4% on …