Commerce is commerce, whether it’s online or in-store. A recent national shopper study revealed that 81% of consumers research their planned purchases online before stepping into a store. For independent home improvement business owners, embracing this trend creates an opportunity …

As you prepare for the spring buying season, Hardware Retailing has gathered some of the hottest products your customers want and need this year. Strawberry Grow Kit The Back to the Roots Organic Strawberry Indoor Grow Kit lets you grow …

Interest rates rose in 2022 and 2023, causing single-family home production to fall. But as the Federal Reserve is on track to cut interest rates during the second half of the year, production should begin its upward path, according to …

The National Retail Federation (NRF) says data released by the U.S. Census Bureau retail sales data shows that retail sales cooled in January but households continued to spend. “Retail sales softened in January compared with the holiday season, but consumers …

Toilet Flange Extension Kit Oatey Set-Rite® toilet flange extension kit is a UPC-listed, water-tight solution for raising the toilet flange during a remodel. It can correct flange elevations ranging from ¼-inch to 1 ⅝-inch with different spacer sizes. The kit …

For many, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in their house. It’s where meals are made, conversations spark and fun is had. For customers shopping for kitchen remodel materials in 2024, many trends are making their way …

The thought of organizing a workspace often brings a sense of dread, but fortunately innovative products are available that can make this task manageable. From efficient cable management systems to versatile portable caddies and smart wall organization solutions, stocking these …

Melaco Sisters LLC, which operates Melaco Sisters Hardware and Supplies in Cut Off, Louisiana, announced it has been nationally certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council South, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business …