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Next month, the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) All-Industry Conference will fill the Village Stage with cutting-edge panel discussions and celebrated keynote speakers. The conference is co-located with the National Hardware Show®, which will be held May 7-9 at …

Good news for home improvement retailers: according to an article from Hardware Retailing magazine, 81 percent of power tools are purchased in-store, not online. The article recommends retailers take advantage of this important statistic by offering customers opportunities to touch the …

Warmer weather is here. Not only is it outdoor season—it’s also flea season! Start your flea protection from the inside, out. To ensure you’re killing all fleas, you must first treat the source—your pet. Martin’s offers a number of products …

Independent hardware retailers are well-positioned for growth and profitability, according to the 2019 keynote speaker for the National Hardware Show®. In a presentation titled “Unlocking True Value,” John Hartmann, president and CEO of the True Value Company, will discuss the …

Get ready: Bolder, brighter kitchens are on their way to homes near you. The modern farmhouse style has dominated kitchen design trends for several years, but that’s about to change. Simple white cabinets accented by gray marbled countertops and white …

For years, the traditional collar and leash have been the standard for keeping dogs safe and secure but, as we learn more about pet health and proper control, new products and designs have hit the market, including the dog harness. …

One of the biggest liability exposures hardware retailers face is slip-and-fall litigation. When spring and summer roll around, customers looking to tackle home projects flock to stores. During the colder months, icy and wet conditions make walking paths and surfaces …

When we began distributing the Johnny Jolter® Professional Power Plunger, we heard from more than a few hardware dealers that there was a ‘single day’ that would always be the biggest day of the year for plunger sales.  Then, with …