Stocking pet accessories in your store is a great category to diversify your inventory. Attract pet lovers with these products that will help them care for and have fun with their four-legged friends. Odor Eliminators Every pet owner knows the …

Shake up your existing clothing department or dive into the category with these workwear products that offer innovative fabrics and practical features. Sun Hoodies While some may not think the words “sun” and “hoodie” go together in the same sentence, …

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule of a revision to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Currently, salaried employees making less than $35,568 fall under the FLSA overtime pay protections, ensuring that if they work more …

Toilet Ring Repair Ring The Oatey Fix-It flange repair ring can be used to securely repair broken, cracked or worn-out toilet mounting flanges without having to replace the flange. It is designed to fit universally and is compatible with all …

When Dave Thompson purchased Main Street Ace Hardware from its former owner, Floyd Craft, he didn’t plan on making any changes to the Bowling Green, Ohio, store, which has been in its same location since 1987. But with every acquisition, …

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Why did you agree to become an NHPA Ambassador? What have you enjoyed the most in your relationship with the association? It was an easy decision to become an NHPA Ambassador. I became more involved with the organization when I …

Who is HDA? In April 2022, Distribution America and PRO Group Inc. joined forces to become Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA). In the two years since its formation, HDA has harnessed the purchasing power of both groups and has tirelessly worked …