Another full day of education and networking sent attendees of the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) with practical takeaways to improve their operations, promote growth and continue to serve the independent channel.  Daniel Bernat runs a hardware store …

With a focus on addressing the topics that matter most to retailers, Day 1 of the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) provided timely insights and helpful best practices.  When Craig Morrison boarded a flight from Hawaii to Orlando, he …

With a full day of education and networking and a night of fun, the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference is underway at the stunning JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando. The day started with partner events hosted by Orgill, covering …

Do it Best Group recently brought together team members from across the organization for Mission Possible, an intensive internal innovation event focused on developing practical solutions to meaningful business challenges. Mission Possible invited team members with technical, strategic, operational and creative …

Do it Best Group has brought on Helge Hinniger in the role of director of communications. Hinniger replaces Randy Rusk, who retired in June after 32 years with Do it Best Group. Hinniger brings a combination of communications, brand leadership …

Marine Home Center has agreed to sell its Anchor Ace Hardware store in Sandwich, Massachusetts, to the Aubuchon Company. The store will eventually be rebranded to Aubuchon Ace Hardware. “For 34 years, the Sandwich store has been a fixture on …

Ace Retail Group, owner and operator of more than 260 Ace Hardware stores across 18 states, has promoted Tony Houk to senior vice president of operations. In his expanded role, Houk will oversee store operations, commercial sales and facilities and …

ABC Supply Interiors, a nationwide distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies, has opened a new location in Tupelo, marking its second location in Mississippi. The location is managed by Andy Witt, who was promoted to branch manager in …