By Tony Corsberg Principle Merchant5 Advisors Product assortment is the bedrock of retail. Assortment planning is the process of selecting the right items to be presented in a limited selling space that meet customers’ needs and are productive inventory within …

House-Hasson Hardware has finalized its acquisition of former Midwestern U.S. wholesale hardware distributor Bostwick-Braun’s warehouses and inventory. The acquisition adds two warehouses in Indiana and Arkansas, as well as more than 45,000 stock keeping units (SKU) to its existing 55,000 …

Gillman Do it Best Home Centers has acquired Goecker Building Supplies, a building materials supplier with locations in North Vernon and Seymour, Indiana. The acquisition aligns with Gillman Home Centers’ commitment to community-focused, value-driven service and marks an expansion of …

When attendees from across the channel gather this August for the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) in Marco Island, Florida, they will be in for quite the reception as industry distributors Orgill and Do it Best will be inviting …

Part of the Chicago community for a century, Clark Devon Hardware has been hosting School of Maintenance events for over 20 years. The events, which feature how-to seminars and workshops covering topics from small engine maintenance to lawn care, were …

AFTER HOSTING a sold-out Group Merchandising Conference in May, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) is setting its sights on the Executive Planning Conference (EPC) scheduled for November 19-21 in Tucson, Arizona. This year, the EPC is brimming with opportunity for member …

The last mile of the customer experience is the part that makes or breaks marketing. At Curtis Lumber, we always put our best foot forward in our marketing. We use our cleanest stores with the most foot traffic and feature …

ACE HARDWARE’S FALL CONVENTION takes place next month from Aug. 8-10 in Chicago. As the organization celebrates its 100-year anniversary, Ace strives to deliver a powerhouse event, combining innovation, celebration and entertainment. To go along with a big anniversary, Ace …