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In retail, there is a growing demand for businesses to reach shoppers both online and through brick-and-mortar stores. Modern shoppers expect an omnichannel approach, says Joe Derochowski, executive director and home industry analyst for The NPD Group, a company that …

              Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Chad Husted, chusted@nrha.org The most famous Hollywood might be in California, but the economic impact of the film and TV industry has expanded well …

A part-time job in high school often lays the foundation for the work ethic an individual brings with them in their future endeavors. For Jeff Johnson, working at Del’s Building Supply, now known as MSK Building Supply, in Myrtle Creek, …

For young adults who have grown up in their parents’ independent home improvement businesses, deciding on their future might feel like reaching a fork in the road. They may want to become the next in line to run the operation, …

Home Depot is about 30 years younger than Lowe’s, but is now by far the home improvement industry leader in overall sales. Speaking to Seth Basham, managing director of equity research at Wedbush Securities, Business Insider outlines key differences between …

Do it Best Corp. has named Jason Stofleth as its newest divisional merchandise manager, effective immediately, according to the company. In this role, Stofleth will lead merchandising teams for the co-op’s hand tools, plumbing, farm and ranch, housewares, cleaning and …

Home Hardware, Canada’s largest dealer-owned hardware, lumber and building materials retailer, is announcing new changes to its leadership team, the company announced in a press release. Effective Jan. 7, Marianne Thompson will serve as the company’s vice president, merchandise LBM. …

Tyndale Advisors will soon have a new home. Tyndale Advisors, a subsidiary and the marketing arm of Orgill, Inc., currently operates out of Springfield, Oregon, according to an article from The Register-Guard. Last month, the company purchased a three-story, 11,000-square-foot building …