German manufacturer Bosch is making smart-home technology a top priority. Beginning on Jan. 1, the newly founded subsidiary Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH will bring together the company’s smart home activities. The company will create a single mobile application that …

For big-box retailers Target and Home Depot, their widely publicized data breaches continue to be a topic of discussion, and both are coming to agreements to pay for the costly hacks to consumers’ information. Target will pay about $39 million to …

Shop Mate Wipes by Dust-Off® are designed to clean various workshop surfaces and tools. The wipes are thick and durable enough for tough cleaning jobs while still being gentle enough to use on hands. The wipes can clean up dirt, …

The holiday shopping season is already in high gear, and it looks like consumer confidence will translate to higher holiday sales this year, according to a study by Synchrony Financial. The study found that of the consumers surveyed, 47 percent are …

Thanksgiving weekend proved busy for retail, as millions of consumers shopped in stores and online. While Black Friday doesn’t necessarily garner the same frenzy from consumers it once did, the weekend still brought millions out to score deals and discounts, according to The Washington Post. …

The Korky StrongARM Tank Lever and Handle Kit is a stronger alternative to traditional tank levers. The product is made of engineer-grade material to perform as well as brass and aluminum. The tank levers are reinforced at the elbow to …

The Fargo 6.0 Work Boots by Magnum Boots USA are an above-the-ankle boot made from full-grain leather and reflective material. The boots have a steel toe and are EH certified for security in any work situation. The advantage midsole and …

View a PDF of this story of download the online Selling Guide to share the new trends in builder’s hardware  with your team!  Home Design and Trends to Sell For any homeowner, remodeling or revamping the kitchen is a major undertaking. The project can take …