True Value is returning to national advertising with the launch of its new brand awareness campaign, “Your Project, Your Way,” designed to reintroduce one of America’s most iconic hardware retailers to a younger generation of DIYers. Anchored in individuality and …
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As it continually strives to make independent home improvement retailers better and more profitable, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is leaning into technology to bring efficient and time-saving training offerings to the channel. The new RetailWise program …
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By Steve Payne, Editor-in-Chief, Hardlines Inc. The health of the retail hardware and home improvement industry in Canada had its ups and downs both during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, industry sales declined by 3.7%, and in 2024 …
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In life, comparison is the thief of joy, but when it comes to business, comparison is a key component to evaluate progress and gauge success. In the independent home improvement industry, running a gap analysis is one of those tasks …
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Market Measure Evolution As you dive into this year’s Market Measure report, things might look a bit different than they have in the past, particularly when you browse the size of market numbers and the market breakdown. The numbers themselves …
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With insights from industry experts and data highlighting the performance and projections for the home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s Market Measure Report is your key data resource for 2026. As part of the Market Measure …
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As you plan your travel itinerary for 2026, be sure to add these exciting industry events to your calendar. January 2026 House-Hasson Dealer Market January 22-24, 2026 Nashville, TN Opryland Hotel & Convention Center February 2026 Orgill Spring Online Buying …
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In an analysis of the Federal Reserve G.17 Industrial Product report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that sawmill production has remained essentially flat over the past two years, according to the report. According to NAHB, the sawmill …
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