Earlier this week, Valspar announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Encore (available at Lowe’s) and Epic Adventure (available at independent home improvement stores). To learn more about this bold color selection and for more on the strategy behind selecting a color …

Bliffert Lumber announced the promotion of Josh Brown to chief operating officer, marking a new milestone in his 23-year career with the company.  Brown joined Bliffert Lumber in 2001, working at the lumber counter at the Morgan Avenue location. Since …

Retail sales data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows consumers continued to increase their spending in July while the growth of the economy is moderating, says Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation chief economist. Retail trade sales were up 1.1% …

Festool announced a groundbreaking tool setting new standards for overhead tasks. The ExoActive exoskeleton supports users under the arm, taking effort out of strenuous work on walls or ceilings. It will be available starting Sept. 12, retailing at $3,495. “We …

Leviton announced the appointment of two new chief operating officers (COO) to better align its resources with the company’s strategy and future growth. Effective immediately, Bob Becker is promoted to COO of electrical and Ross Goldman is promoted to COO …

From wildfires on the West Coast, tornados in the Midwest and floods in the South, natural disasters are affecting independent home improvement retailers and their communities nationwide. In order to help your communities prepare for and rebuild after a disaster, …

Since COVID-19, more homeowners have started canning, growing their own food and caring for chickens and other small poultry, according to the Homesteaders of America. As customers are looking for products to stay sustainable and self-sufficient, consider stocking these products …

Tool Cart (SPONSORED) Organize your long-handled merchandise with an SPC Retail® Tool Cart. Effectively store up to 56 various long-handled items such as yard tools, fishing poles, tiki torches, brooms, snow shovels and more with the tool cart. Get your merchandise …