Built for owners and managers in the home improvement industry looking to boost their leadership skill set, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) is the industry’s premier management school, focusing on growing store sales …

Tractor Supply Company announced it has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare, operating as VIP Petcare and PetVet, from PetIQ. VIP Petcare is the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S., operating community clinics in approximately 2,700 …

Bliffert Lumber announced a leadership transition, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history, naming Josh Brown CEO and president and appointing Jay Walsh as COO. Longtime leader Eli Bliffert will transition from his role as CEO and president to …

Industry veteran and owner of Sullivan Hardware and Garden in Indianapolis, Pat Sullivan, is taking the stage at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference, July 29-30 in Orlando, Florida. Sullivan will be joined on stage by Anthony Bogucki, COO of …

Painter’s Tape (SPONSORED) ScotchBlue™ PROSharp™ Painter’s Tape provides the sharpest paint lines yet, thanks to new Edge-Lock™+ technology. Designed to handle both indoor and outdoor projects, it provides two times better hold than the original Edge-Lock™ technology, sealing out paint …

Lowe’s released its first quarter of 2026 financial results, reporting $1.6 billion in net earnings, a 0.79% decrease year over year. Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 0.6%, which the company says was driven by strong spring sales and …

The Home Depot reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, posting net sales for the quarter of $41.8 billion, a 4.8% increase year over year. Comparable store sales for fiscal Q1 2026 increased 0.6%, and comparable …

Celebrating its 60th year in 2026, the Retailers’ Choice Awards honors the best, most creative and most innovative products of the year. Sponsored by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the Retailers’ Choice Awards program has been a …