Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) has merged with North American Tool Suppliers (NATS) in a move that will further bolster HDA’s robust network among the independent channel. NATS boasts 19 distributor members and over 60 suppliers, which will join HDA’s group …
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Striking the perfect balance between honoring the past and moving into the future, the Brinkmann family has turned Brinkmann’s from a single 1,200-square-foot store in Sayville, New York, to a six-location operation making an impact in numerous communities across Long …
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Constant price changes from tariffs. Labor costs that continue to rise. A soft housing market and low consumer confidence. Looking at all the recent economic headlines, it can feel like there is little retailers can do to control eroding margins …
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Unsure of what the future would hold or even what he wanted his future to look like, Kane Wilbanks turned to the military, joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 2017. “The unknown really drove my motivation to join the Marines,” …
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With economic uncertainties still looming, Ace Hardware is working to capture market share for holiday spending with its curated gift guides stocked with must-have brands and hot deals. “For generations, neighbors have trusted Ace to make their holidays brighter,” says …
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Hosted in the shadow of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, the House-Hasson 2025 Fall Dealer Market sent retailers home with deals to give them a competitive edge and protect margin in their operations. Hardware Retailing editor and director of content …
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An important partner of NHPA, the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) hosted its annual Summit in Chicago. The 2025 Home Improvement Insights Summit sent attendees home loaded with practical best practices based in current data and research. On Day 1, …
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In a retail environment that is challenging and ever-changing, independent home improvement retailers are looking for any competitive advantages they can to gain market share, protect margins and bring in new customers. At the 2025 Fall Dealer Market, which took …
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