AFTER HOSTING a sold-out Group Merchandising Conference in May, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) is setting its sights on the Executive Planning Conference (EPC) scheduled for November 19-21 in Tucson, Arizona. This year, the EPC is brimming with opportunity for member …

The last mile of the customer experience is the part that makes or breaks marketing. At Curtis Lumber, we always put our best foot forward in our marketing. We use our cleanest stores with the most foot traffic and feature …

ACE HARDWARE’S FALL CONVENTION takes place next month from Aug. 8-10 in Chicago. As the organization celebrates its 100-year anniversary, Ace strives to deliver a powerhouse event, combining innovation, celebration and entertainment. To go along with a big anniversary, Ace …

DO IT BEST RECENTLY ANNOUNCED upgrades to its e-commerce platform, reinforcing its commitment to driving business growth for independent retailers. Using data-driven insights, the company has upgraded its e-commerce service, providing members access to a comprehensive catalog of products online. …

There is still time to book your trip to the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) and experience three days of education aimed at bringing ROI to your business. Discover new ideas and solutions from exciting keynote presentations, engaging panel …

For Gow’s Home Hardware & Furniture in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, the secret to the company’s 176-year success lies in building relationships with customers and the community. Owner Amanda Fancy says first and foremost, she wants customers to feel like they …

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse announced the opening of Confex, a new event center with space for 6,200 guests located at the Cologne Messe/Deutz ICE railway station. The state-of-the-art venue creates new opportunities for innovative event formats in …

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 as the Cost of Doing Business Study. Retailers have continually relied on the industry …