Not only will the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference bring the channel together to learn from industry experts, celebrate channel leaders and explore solutions for operational obstacles, it will also be an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful JW Marriott Orlando, …
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Merit Distribution Group Comes Under New Ownership
On June 30, The Merit Distribution Group LLC and its subsidiaries completed a sale transaction with Spartan ParentCo LLC, an affiliate of Czech Asset Management. While Merit Distribution will operate under new ownership, existing operations and management will remain unchanged …
Read More »Grabbing a Piece of the Pro Market
Earlier this week, The Home Depot announced it has entered into an agreement for its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), to acquire GMS Inc. (GMS), a leading North American speciality building products distributor, for $5.5 billion. The acquisition is …
Read More »Looking at the Nuts and Bolts of Financing to Unlock Growth
In today’s competitive retail landscape, home improvement store owners need strategic financial solutions to thrive and expand. Join the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and hardware store financing expert Brian Misenheimer from Live Oak Bank for this essential …
Read More »Break the Cycle of Bad Returns: Keep Customers Happy With an Upgrade to Your Customer Returns Policy
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns 2024 Customer Returns in the Retail Industry Report, retailers estimated that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 were returned, making customer returns a headache for many retailers, regardless of …
Read More »Simplify and Fortify the Returns Process With Technology
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns 2024 Customer Returns in the Retail Industry Report, retailers estimated that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 were returned, making customer returns a headache for many retailers, regardless of …
Read More »Compare Your Customer Return Policies to the Big Boxes
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns 2024 Customer Returns in the Retail Industry Report, retailers estimated that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 were returned, making customer returns a headache for many retailers, regardless of …
Read More »Gear Up for Success: Open a Toolbox of Resources at the 2025 IHI Conference
No other event brings the independent home improvement channel together like the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference), which will take place July 30-31. Attendees will include retailers from every wholesaler umbrella, vendors and service providers and industry experts and …
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