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
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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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 …
Read More »Expert Advice: 4 Ways to Turn Your Caulk and Adhesives Category Into a Competitive Advantage
The caulk and adhesives category has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, evolving from simple, low-cost commodity products to highly specialized solutions requiring expert knowledge to sell effectively. At Woodstock Hardware in Woodstock, New York, owner Vince Christofora has …
Read More »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) …
Read More »Repair Roadblocks: Survey Reveals Most Millennial Homeowners Delay Fixes
Ace Hardware Home Services released results from its new national survey, spotlighting how U.S. millennial homeowners approach the challenges of home repairs and what’s holding them back. According to the survey, 87% of U.S. millennial homeowners currently have at least …
Read More »Hot Products – August 27, 2025
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 …
Read More »Walmart Net Sales, Comp Sales Increase in 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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