Marking one year since the first combined Do it Best and True Value market, Do it Best members and True Value retailers kicked off the 2026 Spring Market in Denver with a session led by CEO Dan Starr, who emphasized …
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Industry Impact: Take Your Business to the Next Level at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference
Sunny Florida awaits as the home of the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and The Hardware Conference. Independent retailers, industry experts and channel vendors will gather for two …
Read More »Product Picks From the Ace Hardware 2026 Spring Convention
The Ace Hardware 2026 Spring Convention welcomed retailers to a new space but offered the same opportunities for education, networking and product discovery. Hardware Retailing editor and director of content development, Lindsey Thompson, also explored the show floor, looking for …
Read More »Retailers Experience New Spaces, Familiar Faces at Ace Spring 2026 Convention
Embracing a new space, the Ace Hardware Spring 2026 Convention welcomed retailers to the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to build new relationships and foster existing ones. Along with discovering the newest products and getting insights into the latest …
Read More »Ace Looks to Regain Its Convenience Crown Amidst Evolving Customer Expectations
While the venue for the Ace Hardware Spring 2026 Convention was new to Ace retailers, the message from the main stage at the General Session was familiar: Ace is the “hope of the hardware industry” and the company is taking …
Read More »Product Picks From the 2026 Orgill Dealer Market
The Orgill 2026 Dealer Market left attendees with a renewed excitement for growth through innovation, a look at the latest and greatest products and educational insights to take back to their operations. Hardware Retailing editor and director of content development …
Read More »2026 Orgill Dealer Market Emboldens Growth Through Innovation
With a focus on supporting customers’ unique needs and helping them identify practical pathways to growth and long-term success, the Orgill 2026 Dealer Market leaned into innovation and growth. Over the course of three days, retailers connected with manufacturers, retail …
Read More »Orgill Tech Symposium Sets Tone for Innovative Growth
The 2026 Orgill Dealer Market kicked off yesterday with Orgill’s Tech Symposium, where Orgill president and CEO Boyden Moore welcomed attendees to the 19th iteration of the event, which launched as a way for Orgill and Central Network Group Retail …
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