Do it Best Corp. can add one more country to its list of more than 50 around the world where its stores operate. Attken Do it Center will open in May in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first of the co-op’s …

The numbers can be overwhelming at times, but it’s important to keep an eye on them to help measure the financial health of your business. Below are five metrics you should know and use to better understand your operation. Average …

Former Do it Best Corp. president and CEO Bob Taylor recently received a state award from Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Pence named Taylor a Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest civilian honor Indiana’s governor can bestow. Pence announced the award in …

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) Young Retailer of the Year awards program. To celebrate, we’re checking in with a few past winners to see what they’ve been up to, both personally …

Home Hardware Stores Limited was once again named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The title is one Home Hardware has retained since first receiving the distinction in 2012. Canada’s Best Managed Companies is the country’s leading business awards program that recognizes …

So you’ve decided to build, or update, your company’s website. That’s a smart move—in a world where technology is ever-increasing, it’s important for retailers to use that technology to reach their audience. Whether you’re making your website simple and to …

To view a PDF of this story, click here. To download a helpful inventory accuracy tool or to use an inventory calculator, which helps you determine the amount of lost sales due to out of stock inventory, click here. By: Liz Lichtenberger llichtenberger@nrha.org and …

This summer, industry vendors will have the opportunity to introduce their products to Ace Hardware during the co-op’s Open Buying Day event. Ace will host the event June 21 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak …