With an increase in sales and a record number of vendors, the House-Hasson 2024 Summer Dealer Market sizzled for all attendees. The “Gateway to Summer” event took place June 13-15 at the Sevierville Events Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, welcoming retailers …

According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, one-third of homeowners have upgraded or are upgrading their outdoor areas to expand their living spaces. The percentage is even higher when looking specifically at Gen Xers, with 41% wanting larger …

If your company uses a learning management system (LMS) for training, there is no need to spend time and energy creating industry-specific training courses. Licensing from the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) allows you to easily add any …

Do it Best has hired Chris Okapal as the co-op’s new director of business development. With a proven 25-year track record in the consumer goods industry, Okapal brings a wealth of experience in developing and executing high-impact sales strategies that …

Welcoming over 28,000 attendees from 113 countries, spoga+gafa solidified its position as a key event for the global garden industry. Taking place June 16-18, spoga+gafa 2024 saw an 8% increase in attendance from the previous year, with the highest number …

Honoring the owner of the former Sterling True Value Hardware in Wisconsin, the fundraiser Jeff Sterling Memorial Golf Outing is in its 18th year and has gotten a little help from fellow retailers. The golf outing honors the memory of …

While Ace Hardware of Hilton Head was undergoing a renovation, retail assistant Mary Lynn Plocica came up with idea of including a mural in the new space. Plocica’s daughter took art classes in high school, which gave her the idea …

Hear firsthand from your peers on today’s challenges and opportunities during three panel sessions taking place on the main stage at the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). Beyond Survival: Creating Growth in a Flat Economy Wednesday, Aug. 28 | …