Rival Holdings announced Zach Lesser as its chief of staff, bringing his leadership experience to the organization. In this role, Lesser will focus on platform improvements, integration strategies, real estate and business solutions. “We are thrilled to welcome Zach to …
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Do it Best and True Value Leaders Outline the Future at 2025 Spring Market
From vendors to retailers, special guests to industry players, the floor of the Do it Best and True Value 2025 Spring Market was packed with nearly 11,000 attendees. Do it Best members and True Value retailers came together under the …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Expands Illinois Footprint
R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, announced its 89th retail location in Quincy, Illinois, which opens in early April. “We’ve always wanted to have a store in Quincy, and we’re thrilled to finally have …
Read More »NHS Correspondant Shares Show Highlights
The 2025 National Hardware Show is in the rearview, but excitement over the new offerings is still felt through the industry. Kathryn Emery, lifestyle expert and NHS correspondent, sat down with Hardware Retailing after the show and shared her insights …
Read More »Do it Best and True Value Spring Market Kickoff Rallies Retailers
Promising retailers bigger, better and faster, the Do it Best and True Value 2025 Spring Market has commenced in Orlando. At the Market Kickoff event, Do it Best and True Value CEO Dan Starr welcomed Do it Best members and …
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Rise in February
Existing home sales rose 4.2% in February according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For both monthly and year-over-year (YoY) sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one region remained stable and two others noted a decline. …
Read More »Independent Retailers Pick Their Favorites on the NHS Show Floor for Retailers’ Choice Awards
Celebrating its 59th year, the Retailers’ Choice Awards honored the best, most creative and most innovative products on the show floor at the National Hardware Show. Sponsored by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the Retailers’ Choice Awards program …
Read More »NHS 2025 Celebrates the Industry, Independents
On the final day of the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS), attendees left with new product discoveries and new and revitalized partnerships with retailers and vendors. NHS Awards Kathryn Emery, lifestyle expert and NHS correspondent, and Kevin O’Conner, host of …
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