As the U.S. continues to grapple with tariffs, imports at the nation’s major ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the …
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A Boost to Your Business Awaits at NHS 2025
Next week, the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS) will kick off in Las Vegas, bringing together the home improvement industry for product discovery, education and networking. Along with attendee favorites, like the NHS Backyard and NEW Product Zone, NHS will …
Read More »Costello’s Ace Hardware Acquires Delta Lumber
Costello’s Ace Hardware recently announced its acquisition of Delta Lumber in Whiteford, Maryland. Costello’s will rebrand the business as Delta Lumber Ace Hardware following the acquisition. “With this transition, I am confident that Delta Lumber is in great hands with Costello’s …
Read More »Ace CEO Offers Insights Into Year Ahead
The Ace Hardware 2025 Spring Convention just wrapped up in San Antonio, Texas, welcoming over 11,200 attendees—including 4,073 Ace retailers and a record 564 Emery-Jensen retailers—who browsed the sold-out show floor and engaged with the 5,020 vendors sharing their products …
Read More »Ace 2025 Spring Convention Brings Back Product Staples, Invigorates Retailers
Rarely seen in March, twinkling holiday lights, festive trees and jolly holiday music greeted attendees of the Ace Hardware 2025 Spring Convention—the first time holiday trim has been featured at a market in five years. “We went all in with …
Read More »Big Box Stores Launch AI Tools
The Home Depot and Lowe’s recently launched their respective AI tools to provide personalized assistance in home improvement projects. Home Depot’s “Magic Apron” Home Depot is launching its suite of generative AI tools, named Magic Apron. The tools will help …
Read More »US LBM Expands in North Carolina
US LBM recently announced the acquisition of Beach Window and Door in Calabash, North Carolina. The founders of Beach Window and Door, Harvey Sutton and David McPherson, will continue to run day-to-day operations at the store. “We’re excited to partner …
Read More »Do it Best Appoints Member Operational Excellence Manager
Do it Best announced the appointment of Scott Morrison as member operational excellence manager. This new role was created to provide members with hands-on expertise to increase productivity and provide profitability in home centers, lumberyards and manufacturing components. In this …
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