From new vendors to new attendees—and a reorganized Market floor and new Market ordering app—the 2024 Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, held March 21-23 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, invigorated attendees with a breath of fresh …

Ahead of its spring market in Houston, Do it Best has announced the addition of Paslode products in its warehouses. Paslode is a leading manufacturer of cordless and pneumatic nailers, staplers, and fasteners. “We continually seek new opportunities to enhance …

For the past 18 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized high-achieving retailers in the independent home improvement channel with the Top Guns Awards program.  Top Guns honorees are pillars of innovation and forward-thinking who have …

By Luke Vander Linden, Vice President, Membership and Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC In the retail industry, the escalation of online transactions and digital customer interactions has magnified the importance of cybersecurity. Retail operations, which often hold vast amounts of …

In a historic move, United Hardware and Do it Best announce that they intend to merge. The intent to merge, which received unanimous approval from the boards of directors of both companies, brings together two industry leaders with a shared …

Consumers have preferences—and expectations—for how technology intersects with their retail experiences, according to the 2024 Future of Retail Report from business technology platform Square. See highlights from the data here and read more insights at hardwareretailing.com/future. The Technology That Drives …

On a recent episode of the “Taking Care of Business” podcast, NHPA’s Melanie Moul talked to Chris Warp, president of Warp Bros./Flex-O-Glass, about the company’s milestone of reaching 100 years in business in 2024. Click here to listen to the …