The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry recently passed the Fix Our Forests Act, legislation that will contribute to better forest management practices and strengthen the nation’s housing supply chain. The Fix Our Forests Act will expedite environmental analyses, …
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Hardlines Conference Honors Canada’s Top Retailers
Retailers were recently honored at the 33rd Annual Outstanding Retailer Awards, presented during a gala dinner at the annual Hardlines Conference in Banff, Alberta. Retailers were recognized in eight categories covering the range of retail hardware and home improvement formats. …
Read More »HIRI Report Details Social Media’s Growing Influence in Home Improvement Retail
There’s no question social media’s impact is widespread and influential in today’s retail landscape. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Homeowner Social Media Influence on Home Improvement Shopping report published in September, social media has the potential to motivate …
Read More »New Tariffs Target Truck Imports
Starting Nov. 1, the U.S. will charge new tariffs on heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks and buses, per an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and associated parts will receive a 25% tariff, with …
Read More »Orgill Innovation Center Celebrates Customization
Marking a new chapter for the company, the new Orgill Innovation Center reiterates Orgill‘s commitment to fulling its mission of helping customers be successful by offering customized solutions. The 553,000-square-foot facility is located next to Orgill’s headquarters and doubles the …
Read More »Canadian Holiday Spending Holds Steady, Intentional Purchasing Rises
The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) recently released the 8th annual RCC X Leger 2025 Holiday Shopping Survey report, detailing how Canadian consumers plan, shop and celebrate the holiday season. The survey found spending will remain steady while consumers more …
Read More »Costello’s Ace Hardware Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Costello’s Ace Hardware recently announced the appointment of Michelle R. Grover, CPA, as its new chief financial officer. Bringing over two decades of experience, Grover will oversee the company’s finance department and serve on its executive leadership team. “Michelle’s deep …
Read More »Orgill Honors Top Vendor Partners at Annual Vendor Partnership Conference
As part of its annual Vendor Partnership Conference last week, Orgill invited its top supply partners to get a firsthand look at the distributor’s newly unveiled Innovation Center and honored several manufacturers with Excellence Awards, recognizing their collaboration, partnership and …
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