Plant Hanger Display (Sponsored) The all-plastic Benchmaster™ Three Step Plant Hanger Plus Display has become a staple for storefront merchandising. Designed to display multiple product tiers, it helps maximize vertical space while showcasing the natural color of flora. This merchandiser …

Wilson Lumber Company, based in Huntsville, Alabama, is hosting its third annual Women in Construction Week (WIC) luncheon on March 7. Running from March 3-8, WIC week was established in 1998 by the National Association of Women in Construction. WIC …

Spring is right around the corner and getting your outdoor living and lawn and garden sections in order before the rush hits will serve your customers—and employees—well. From impulse kits that capture the attention of younger customers to stocking a …

Tractor Supply Co. has announced enhancements to its Neighbor’s Club loyalty program. Starting this month, more than 30 million Neighbor’s Club members will receive rewards faster. Neighbor’s Club is a three-tier loyalty program available at Tractor Supply and Petsense by …

Annually, Mallory Paint Store organizes its sales and management meeting, bringing together vendors and the sales management team at their Las Vegas, Nevada, location for networking and celebration. This year, Sarah Ross, the brand manager for all 29 Mallory Paint …

What is your proudest moment as part of the independent channel? My proudest moment was being named the recipient of the Marc Robichaud Community Leader Award as part of the Hardlines 2023 Outstanding Retailer Awards. I feel like one of …

In 2024, Ace Hardware Corp. is celebrating a huge milestone of 100 years—one that few companies can claim. Two of those instances will occur at the biannual conventions. Ace Hardware hosts two conventions annually that are can’t-miss occasions for retailers …

In 2003, the first Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) was held in Atlanta. Inspired by distributor requests and a successful one-on-one, prescheduled meeting format, the GMC was designed to be a product-centric event for established and new vendors while simultaneously presenting …