The latest data you need to keep your operation on track is now available. For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout the U.S. to develop the benchmark report known …

With a focus on what’s next and best practices, the True Value 2024 Fall Reunion in Orlando brought together retailers from across the U.S. and around the world for several days of product discovery, education and networking.  “The True Value …

As another outlet for promoting growth and the success of the True Value brand, the company has started the process of owning and operating retail stores. True Value purchased its first store in Palatine, Illinois, in March 2024.  Eric Lane, …

Indianapolis welcomed back Do it Best members, vendors and channel partners for the co-op’s 2024 Fall Market September 6-9.  The focus of the event—and the co-op’s priorities for its next fiscal year—are all related to driving growth for members through …

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union, which represents 45,000 workers at major container ports, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently in negotiations as the union’s contract expires September 30. In a report from Reuters, the groups have …

Discount home goods retailer Big Lots announced today it has filed for Chapter 11, and its stores and operations have been acquired by private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. “The actions we are taking today will enable us to move …

The clock is ticking for independent hardware and paint retailers looking to transform their financial management. The North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) highly anticipated pilot course “Navigating Cash Flow: A Roadmap to True Financial Freedom” is just around …

Every year, the National Retail Federation ranks the retail industry’s fastest growing companies based on year-over-year retail sales. The 2024 list suggests finding ways to save is still a priority for consumers as five of the top 25 companies are …