McCoy True Value in Indianola, Iowa, and Warren County Economic Development are partnering for a third round of commercial paint grants that will go towards business beautification efforts throughout Warren County. The paint grants are open to all businesses in …
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Do it Best, United Merger Approved by Shareholders
On April 5, United Hardware shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the previously announced merger with Do it Best. According to the co-ops, the merger will enhance efficiency, add buying power and drive store growth for previous United Hardware dealers …
Read More »NHPA Recognizes Outstanding Young Retailers in 2024
Exclusive: True Value’s Jake Kalnitz Provides Insights Into Hardware Hero Campaign
In light of True Value launching its first new brand campaign in a decade, Hardware Retailing sat down with Jake Kalnitz, True Value senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, for an exclusive look into the new Hardware Hero campaign. The …
Read More »Effective Pricing Strategies for Home Improvement Retailers
While the supply chain woes seen during the pandemic have mostly worked themselves out, pricing will always be a priority for independent home improvement retailers. Often, however, pricing strategies in place for other industries don’t fit the needs of the …
Read More »Home Hardware Dealer-Owner Mike Wilson Stays Focused on People, Community
THIS PAST YEAR, Wilson’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia, was honored with the Home Hardware Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award, selected out of over 1,000 stores across Canada. Mike Wilson is the dealer-owner …
Read More »DoorDash Announces Partnership With Lowe’s
Marking its first foray into the home improvement category, DoorDash will be partnering with Lowe’s Cos. to offer on-demand delivery from over 1,700 stores nationwide. “We’re excited to welcome Lowe’s to DoorDash as our first national home improvement retailer,” says …
Read More »NHPA Launches E-Commerce Survey to Gauge Retailers’ Online Presence
Consumer expectations have shifted over the last several years, and a comprehensive online experience is now an expectation for retail. Services like buy online, pickup in store or curbside pickup and access to real-time inventory in mobile apps are increasingly …
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