Keeping the job site clean is crucial for a successful project. Drop cloths provide floor protection and help contain any messes. Hardware Retailing suggests stocking these drop cloths to help your customers keep their floors protected and make cleanup easier. …

As many homeowners are making improvements to their homes, especially on patios or in backyards, many are looking for hot tubs, cold plunges and other decking accessories to accentuate their backyard oases. According to the International Casual Furnishings Association, 77% …

Air Admittance Valve Oatey SureVent 160 branch air admittance valves (DFU) are fitting-style valves that allow air to enter a plumbing drain system to equalize pressure and help drains flow properly while preventing sewer gases from entering the building. Oatey …

QXO announced it has acquired Kodiak Building Partners, the consolidator of lumberyards and specialty distributors, for $2.25 billion. The purchase price comprises $2 billion of cash and 13.2 million shares, with QXO retaining the right to repurchase shares at $40 per …

RONA, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, which operates over 425 stores across Canada, is launching a pilot project in collaboration with eCycle Solutions to recycle portable power tools in 10 of its corporate stores in Alberta and British …

Overall consumer credit continued to expand in the fourth quarter of 2025, with growth in both nonrevolving and revolving credit. Nonrevolving credit, which includes student and auto loans, accounts for 74% of total outstanding consumer credit, while revolving credit, which …

Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a significant year-over-year decline during the first half of 2026 as the impact of tariffs continues, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail …

Kroger announced its board of directors has appointed Greg Foran as the company’s chief executive officer (CEO). Foran will also join Kroger’s board of directors and succeeds Ron Sargent, who served as interim CEO since March 2025. “Greg is a …