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R.P. Lumber Expands Illinois Footprint R.P. Lumber Acquiring Guyot Lumber & Hardware R.P. Lumber Expands in Missouri R.P. Lumber Acquiring Mount Carroll Home Center R.P. Lumber Expands to South Dakota R.P. Lumber Acquires Golden Rule Lumber R.P. Lumber Strengthens Presence …
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New U.S. Tariffs Expected to Impact Supply Chains and Prices
President Donald Trump announced tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners on April 2. These measures include a universal 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5, 2025, with additional country-specific tariffs commencing April 9, 2025. Notable increases involve …
Read More »NRF Gives State of Retail and Consumer for 2025
The National Retail Federation (NRF) hosted its fifth annual State of Retail & The Consumer presentation, covering a variety of topics, including how to serve customers, consumer trends and a 2025 retail sales forecast. The presentation also featured insights from …
Read More »Selling the Experience: How Strategic Product Selection, Rentals and Events Drive Outdoor Living Sales
Outdoor living has become one of the most popular categories in hardware stores across the U.S., with more homeowners investing in their backyards. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Q4 2024 Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker, 6 to 12% …
Read More »4 Products to Keep Lawns Green and Pristine
As spring arrives, your store has a prime opportunity to cater to DIY enthusiasts eager to enhance their lawns and gardens. It’s important to stock a diverse range of lawn care products like fertilizers, seeds and decorative products to meet …
Read More »Hot Products – April 2, 2025
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 …
Read More »Root Awakening: How to Navigate Purchase Trends in Lawn, Garden and Outdoor Living
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute As 2025 unfolds, independent retailers in the lawn, garden and outdoor living sectors are facing a cautious, yet resilient, market. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Q4 2024 Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker …
Read More »Instilling Confidence: Prioritize Trust to Propel Your Business Forward
Building consumer trust has become more critical than ever in today’s digital age due to concerns about data privacy, transparency and ethical practices. As a result, businesses must prioritize building authentic relationships with their customers based on trust and reliability. …
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