As the co-owner of six Ace Hardware stores in the San Francisco Bay area, Michelle Leopold is used to facing challenges head on. Tragically, in 2019, Leopold endured the most difficult challenge of her life—losing her 18-year-old son Trevor to …

While covering the True Value 2024 Fall Reunion, which took place in Orlando Sept. 9-11, I (Lindsey Thompson, NHPA managing editor) walked the show floor looking for the latest and greatest products. Here are my top four picks and why …

Along with marking 60 years in business, Home Hardware dealer-owners had a lot to celebrate during the Home Hardware Homecoming 2024, which took place from Sept. 12-14 in Toronto, Canada. Homecoming provided a chance for networking, product discovery and plenty …

The latest data you need to keep your operation on track is now available. For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout the U.S. to develop the benchmark report known …

With a focus on what’s next and best practices, the True Value 2024 Fall Reunion in Orlando brought together retailers from across the U.S. and around the world for several days of product discovery, education and networking.  “The True Value …

As another outlet for promoting growth and the success of the True Value brand, the company has started the process of owning and operating retail stores. True Value purchased its first store in Palatine, Illinois, in March 2024.  Eric Lane, …

Indianapolis welcomed back Do it Best members, vendors and channel partners for the co-op’s 2024 Fall Market September 6-9.  The focus of the event—and the co-op’s priorities for its next fiscal year—are all related to driving growth for members through …

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union, which represents 45,000 workers at major container ports, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently in negotiations as the union’s contract expires September 30. In a report from Reuters, the groups have …