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During the Fall 2025 Ace Convention, Hardware Retailing managing editor Lindsey Thompson explored the convention center floor at McCormick Place in Chicago, looking for new and exciting products. Here’s what she found: Stain Pad Original Cut-to-Size | Makrs Woodworking Tools …

Do it Best and True Value have added Broil King and Napoleon to their warehouse and drop ship programs, bringing a good, better, best product strategy to the grilling category. The partnerships come with no mandates or exclusivity and are …

While it may not be a core category for most home improvement operations, housewares can address customers’ daily needs and comforts and fill a hole in the local market. A cooking supplies section in particular is an excellent category for …

Literally anchoring store departments, endcaps should be a superstar seller in any store, but require more than just a set-it-and-forget-it mentality. In March, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) released its third iteration of the Merchandising for Profit …

A category that is gaining more traction for retailers across the country, farm and ranch can become an essential department for your operation with the right product assortment and service to match. Hardware Retailing gathered these five farm and ranch …

According to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the grocery app, Flashfood, consumers believe cooking meals at home is not only one of the best ways to save money on food, but also a healthier …

Searches for various vintage styles have increased drastically over the last year, according to the 2025 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report. Searches for vintage bathroom vanities increased 313% year over year, vintage china cabinets and hutches increased 181%, vintage …

Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute Decking remains a high-potential category as homeowners continue investing in outdoor spaces, especially for independent building material retailers. Research from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) highlights buyer preferences and behaviors that can …