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To enhance the selection of potential products it offers to its member-owners from domestic and international vendors, Do it Best will be hosting a spring Open Buying Day. The event will take place on March 22 at the Do it …

Because the landscape of retail technology and e-commerce has changed dramatically in the last few years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) asked independent retailers to share their insights on how their approach to or thoughts on retail …

Several major big-box retailers and manufacturers recently released financial results. Here’s a look at how each performed in the last quarter of the fiscal year and fiscal year 2021.  Lowe’s In Q4 2021, Lowe’s reported net earnings of $1.2 billion …

For 15 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized retailers who are pillars of innovation, commitment and passion for the independent home improvement channel through the Top Guns awards. The retailers honored in this program have …

As a thank you to its loyal customers, Carr Hardware hosts a “Carr-nniversary” weekend every year to celebrate another year in business and give back to local organizations. Last Year, the company, which has eight locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, …

Take a walk through Jared’s Ace Hardware and Crossroads Outdoors, the stores owned by Jake Smith, the new chairman of the board for the North American Hardware and Paint Association. Click here to read the story about Jake and his …

Orgill kicked off its Spring Dealer Market, welcoming thousands of retailers to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, for its first in-person buying event in two years. The live Spring Dealer Market runs Feb. 24-26 and is being …

The True Value Company announced a significant donation of new merchandise to Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations in the Chicagoland area. The retail value of nearly $350,000 on these products puts True Value’s total donations to Habitat for Humanity in …