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 …

Nearly anything is possible when it comes to plumbing parts at Bonnets and Stems in Tucson, Arizona. Like MacGyver getting out of tough situations with the creative use of tools, third-generation owner Bruce Nevins and his coworker, Tatjana McCombs, listen …

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 …