Seasoned industry veteran Jason Hanegan has been hired as the new national sales manager for Do it Best.  “Do it Best continues to build on our momentum as the industry’s first and best choice for independent home improvement businesses,” says …

For the second year in a row, Home Hardware Stores Limited received the honor of Canada’s Most Trusted Home Retailer in the 2022 Gustavson Brand Trust Index (GBTI). The company placed first in the Home, Office and Garden Retailers category …

For the fifth year, RIS has partnered with wRatings to put together its list of Top 100 Retailers. In 2022, four home improvement retailers made the cut, including the Home Depot, which took the fifth spot. The ratings show what …

PaintCare, which runs paint stewardship programs in states with paint stewardship laws, has expanded into New York. Along with New York, the program operates in California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maine, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. …

Established 30 years ago from a desire to own a small business, Tri-City Paint & Design has transformed into a full-service paint and design store that serves the colorful design needs of consumers in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, and the surrounding areas. …

In a move that has been several years in the making, four farm, industrial and power equipment associations have voted to merge into one organization. The four merging associations include the Western Equipment Dealers Association, the Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association, …

Employee development and training programs are crucial to keeping your employees engaged, growing and learning. They also help retain quality employees, improve customer service and add to your operation’s bottom line. Each of these five tenets should be a part of …

Along with looking for best practices from fellow home improvement retailers, it can be beneficial to look outside the industry to see what other businesses are doing for training and development and what principles apply to your operation. Here, we …