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 …
Read More »Lindsey Thompson
NHPA’s Retail Management Certification Program Cultivates Channel Leaders
Equipping a new crop of leaders in the independent home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) hosted its college-level premier management school. The NHPA Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) develops store managers and emerging leaders into …
Read More »From Hardware Retailer to Content Creator
Ben Ginn has been a part of the independent home improvement channel for literally his whole life, and has channeled a lifetime of hardware experience into his own content creation project. In 1978, Ben’s grandfather, Sam Ginn, started a plumbing …
Read More »Partner Events Kick Off 2026 IHI Conference
Start your conference experience early with partner-hosted events leading into the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference. All conference attendees are invited to the partner events to gather ideas, connect with your peers and see what’s new in the industry. The …
Read More »Canadian Home Improvement Industry Looks Forward to 2026 Hardlines Conference
The 2026 Hardlines Conference will take place at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, in collaboration with LBMAO. As the only national event for the home improvement industry open to all banners and suppliers, the Hardlines Conference welcomes leading …
Read More »Do it Best Group’s Eric Lane Shares Update on Sales Team Integration
As Do it Best and True Value continue to work toward the integration of both companies under the Do it Best Group umbrella, vice president of field sales Eric Lane sat down with Hardware Retailing to share how the unification of …
Read More »Do it Best Group Brings True Value Headquarters to Fort Wayne
Today, joined by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Do it Best Group announced the company’s strategic decision to align the headquarters of Do it Best and True Value in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Do it Best Group CEO Dan Starr and Do …
Read More »NHPA Expands Media Brands With Acquisition of Hardware Connection
For over 125 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has been serving the needs of independent home improvement retailers across North America, helping retailers be better and more profitable. NHPA publishes two respected monthly magazines that serve …
Read More »
Hardware Retailing The Industry's Source for Insights and Information



