Any retailer worth their salt will tell you that “because we’ve always done it that way” isn’t a good reason to avoid change. The problem isn’t that operators don’t believe that statement. It’s that far too many don’t live it. …

Representing all wholesalers and distributors and coming from all across North America, attendees of the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) left with new ideas, renewed connections and a reinvigorated spirit to strengthen their operations. Hosted by the North …

After demonstrating measurable improvements in inventory accuracy and store execution during a pilot, HomeBase USA has expanded Simbe’s Store Intelligence™ platform across every location in less than three months. The rollout brings Tally and Simbe’s suite of solutions to stores …

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 …