In retail, there is a growing demand for businesses to reach shoppers both online and through brick-and-mortar stores. Modern shoppers expect an omnichannel approach, says Joe Derochowski, executive director and home industry analyst for The NPD Group, a company that …

A part-time job in high school often lays the foundation for the work ethic an individual brings with them in their future endeavors. For Jeff Johnson, working at Del’s Building Supply, now known as MSK Building Supply, in Myrtle Creek, …

For young adults who have grown up in their parents’ independent home improvement businesses, deciding on their future might feel like reaching a fork in the road. They may want to become the next in line to run the operation, …

Do it Best Corp. has named Jason Stofleth as its newest divisional merchandise manager, effective immediately, according to the company. In this role, Stofleth will lead merchandising teams for the co-op’s hand tools, plumbing, farm and ranch, housewares, cleaning and …

Whether you do business with True Value or you’re just curious about what’s going on with the former co-op after a pivotal year, you’ll want to make sure you read the next issue of Hardware Retailing magazine. The focus of …

Do it Best is enhancing their product and program expertise with the naming of Nicole Green and Michael McCoy as two new merchandise managers, effective immediately. In their new roles, Green will serve as Merchandise Manager for Outdoor Living and …

Indian Trail Hardware has been a reliable family business for locals to turn to in Indian Trail, North Carolina, and surrounding communities for decades. Owned and operated by Bill and Mae Workman since 1984, the store was only 4,000 square …

Do it Best Corp. has named veteran team member Mike Ter Molen as the company’s new director of LBM operations. Ter Molen has more than 17 years of lumber and building materials experience with Do it Best, including leadership roles …