When it comes to pop culture icons, he may not be mainstream, but Mister Oswald has garnered celebrity status and a loyal following in the hardware industry. He first appeared in the comic strip bearing his same name in October …

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released its 2024 Home Improve­ment Retail Selec­tor Study in late 2024. The study looked at the customers’ motivations to shop at brick-and-mortar locations for their home improvement needs. For 49% of respondents, offering a variety of …

On May 18, 1947, the Retail Paint and Wallpaper Distributors of America (RPWDA) was announced in Chicago, Illinois, to represent retail paint and wallpaper distributors throughout the country. The following year, the first RPWDA trade show was held in Chicago. …

Do it Best announced Skiler Lehman as the company’s new director of e-commerce. Lehman rejoins the company after serving as digital products manager for another national consumer goods manufacturer and retailer and brings years of experience in digital product management …

Registration is now open for the 2025 National Hardware Show and independent home improvement retailers can register for a free expo pass using the code NHSNHPA. Register today and take advantage of all the National Hardware Show has to offer …

They said what?! The game of telephone can produce hilarious results, but in real life, ineffectual communication can cause major issues, whether it’s a relationship with a significant other, among friends or between coworkers. According to Forbes Advisor’s The State …

In an age of retail where consumers have countless choices on where to spend their money, building brand loyalty is an aspect of your business to take seriously in 2025. According to the Qualtrics 2025 Consumer Trends Report, 53% of …