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Jacob Musselman

Jacob is the content coordinator for Hardware Retailing Magazine. A lifelong Hoosier, Jacob earned a B.S. in journalism and telecommunications with a minor in digital publishing from Ball State University. He loves making bagels, going to farmers markets with his wife Hannah and two dogs and watching Formula One.

Lumber King President Announces Retirement

Lumber King, which has five locations throughout Kentucky and Tennessee, announced the retirement of its president, John Kayae, who is stepping down after 13 years at the helm. Since taking on his role in 2012, Kayae led Lumber King through …

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Blish-Mize Brings the Deals at its 2025 Fall Buying Market

Blish-Mize Brings the Deals

At its recent Fall Buying Market, held on September 11-13 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers with show-only deals, new products and support amid economic headwinds. “We always want our customers to feel like they’re part of the Blish-Mize …

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Hot Products – September 10, 2025

Hot Products

GFCI Outlet (SPONSORED) Leviton’s Lever Edge GFCI simplifies installation with color-coded lever terminals, including a BLUE lever to help prevent LINE/LOAD reversal. The no-exposed metal parts design eliminates the need for electrical tape, improving safety and speed. Designed for pros …

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Independent Retailer Index: Sales Stay Relatively Flat in Q2

Understanding how independent home improvement operations are performing throughout the year helps retailers in the channel compare themselves to others and use that data to make improvements to their operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) …

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Hot Products – August 27, 2025

Hot Products

Pet Gazebo The Pet Gazebo from Win World International Trade is a modular, octagonal kennel built from galvanized steel panels and topped with a weather-resistant, vented canopy for shade and protection. Its tool-free design sets up in minutes and can …

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Walmart Net Sales, Comp Sales Increase in Q2

Walmart Q2

Walmart released its Q2 fiscal year 2026 financial results, posting new sales of $120.9 billion, a 4.8% increase year over year. Comparable sales for the second quarter were $5.5 billion, a 0.4% increase year over year. Walmart attributes the increase …

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