Jonathan Mize, CEO and president at Blish-Mize Co., will succeed Steve Henry as chairman of the Board of Directors of Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA). Steve Henry, CEO and president at House-Hasson Hardware Company, announced his retirement in September. Jonathan Mize …
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Looking at how fellow independent home improvement operations are performing throughout the year gives retailers in the channel the data to make improvements to their operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered with The …
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Navigating endless channels. Choosing the right audience. Tracking the analytics. Digital marketing can be a grind, and when marketing is just one of many hats a retailer wears, it can get pushed to the backburner or dropped altogether. Rather than …
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Orgill has added another retail industry veteran to its executive leadership team with the hiring of Sharmeelee “Sharms” Bala as its new chief digital and information officer (CDIO). Bala will join Orgill on Dec. 1 and brings with her more …
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Shaking up the independent industry and altering the landscape of the channel, it’s been one year since the bankruptcy of True Value and subsequent sale to Do it Best. During the last 12 months, the two companies have made strides …
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RX today announced the debut of DIY CON, a first-of-its-kind immersive event celebrating the creativity, confidence and community of modern DIYers. Coming to Dallas Nov. 6-8, 2026, DIY CON will bring together makers, dreamers and doers of all skill levels …
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Do it Best and True Value opened a new regional technology center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reinforcing a commitment to digital transformation, attracting top-tier talent and delivering long-term growth for Do it Best and True Value store owners. The new tech …
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Informed by customer feedback and a sharp focus on today’s retail challenges, the National Hardware Show is undergoing the most significant evolution in its 80-plus year history. In 2026, it will debut NHS Concept to Commerce—a completely reimagined event built to streamline every …
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