The Home Depot recently announced its 2025 Halloween collection, available to customers starting August 4, 2025. Skelly, a 12-foot, giant-sized skeleton is returning to the collection, along with interactive products, the new Gruesome Grounds collection and storage solutions like storage …
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New Home Sales Remain Flat in June Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Affordability challenges and economic uncertainty continue to influence the housing industry as many homebuyers held off on purchasing new homes in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Newly built single-family home sales rose slightly by 0.6% in …
Read More »NHS Concept to Commerce Welcomes a Variety of Industry Players
For over 80 years, the National Hardware Show has been a staple for the home improvement industry to share best practices, engage with educational sessions and discover new products. In 2026, NHS will debut NHS Concept to Commerce, an evolution of the key …
Read More »Focused Exhibit Hubs Enhance Experience at NHS Concept to Commerce
For over 80 years, the National Hardware Show has been a staple for the home improvement industry to share best practices, engage with educational sessions and discover new products. In 2026, NHS will debut NHS Concept to Commerce, an evolution …
Read More »Ace Hardware Opens New RSC in Kansas City
Today, Ace Hardware celebrated the official grand opening of its new Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new facility spans more than 1.5 million-square-feet, measuring a half mile from end to end, …
Read More »Tractor Supply Releases Q2 2025 Financials
Tractor Supply Company recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Net sales for the company increased 4.5% in Q2, reaching $4.44 billion. This increase was primarily driven by new store openings and the growth in comparable …
Read More »Leveraging Learning and Leadership at RMCP 2025 Visit 1
Students in the 2025 Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) recently completed the first site visit of the year in Fishers, Indiana. Designed specifically for store owners, regional supervisors and managers, the program blends strategic leadership training, hands-on business improvement projects …
Read More »Big-Box Return Restrictions Open Door for Independents
While independent home improvement retailers are set apart from competition in areas like customer service and personalized product knowledge, a store’s return policy can also make independents stand out from the crowd—and keep customers coming back. According to the National …
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