Click here to download a PDF of this story. Who Will You Meet? Attendees at the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) All-Industry Conference cover a broad spectrum. From young retailers and industry veterans to association staff and vendors galore, there is …

Deanna Tratensek has spent many years as a volunteer at the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) All-Industry Conference. But she’s not a retailer, she’s a consumer and an observer at the event. In between attending stage presentations and assisting …

Click here to download a full pdf. A Space for Makers Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires time, networking and forging ahead, despite hearing “no” for the hundredth time. As an independent retailer, you’re likely familiar with the willpower and determination …

An industrywide concern for independent home improvement retailers is the ability to find employees who are excited about their job, have a strong work ethic and want to have a long-term career in retailing. Hardware Retailing recently highlighted employees at …

Earlier this month, the Trump administration imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, with initial exceptions made for imports from Canada and Mexico. President Donald Trump imposed the tariffs at the recommendation of the Secretary of Commerce, citing steel was …

Orgill, Inc. has announced the passing of its former president and chairman, Joseph “Joe” Orgill III. He died on March 12 after a brief illness. Though he had not been active in Orgill’s day-to-day management for a number of years, …

The Home Depot will pay $27 million to settle claims that it improperly disposed of hazardous waste, including aerosol cans, batteries, electronics, paint and other items in California, The New York Times reports. The California attorney general says inspections of …

Products designed to steam, saute, clean, store and simply impress were on display during the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show (IHHS). Held at the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, the show featured aisle after aisle of innovative products …