With 30 years working at the most magical place on Earth, Duncan Wardle knows a thing or two about innovation and creativity and will be sharing those insights with attendees of the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference, hosted by the …

By Brian Young Founder, Laoch Consulting Three years ago, I experienced a moment that left an indelible mark on me. I was sitting with my friend of over 20 years. He had poured his life into his hardware store for …

From political leaders to CEOs, sports to the military, leaders come in all shapes and sizes, but the one attribute most have in common is a strong group of people supporting them. Having a solid team around them not only …

The Few, The Proud, The Marines. Taking it as more than just a tagline for this branch of the U.S. military, Cassie Cirisan lived out this slogan during her time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1990 to 1998. …

With the release of its 2024 annual financial reports, two big-box retailers—Amazon and Walmart—have shared goals for 2025 in terms of improving product delivery times to customers. In a letter to shareholders in April, CEO of Amazon Andy Jassy shared …

Do it Best was named the recipient of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) 2024 Deal of the Year Award (Large Cap) for the state of Indiana. The Deal of the Year Awards recognize the most impactful and well-executed transactions …

For the next three years, Ace Hardware will be the Official Hardware and Home Improvement Retail Partner of Major League Baseball. “We’re excited to partner with Ace Hardware, another iconic American brand whose impact has been felt by consumers around …

During a hearing last week, Judge Karen Owens of the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved True Value’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan and disclosure statement. The court adjourned for a brief time to allow the debtors to address …