Registration is now open for the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference! Held in Dallas, Aug. 2-3, the event will bring together members of the home improvement industry from across North America for two energetic days of keynote speakers, presentations and panels, …
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Do it Best Names New Vice President of E-Commerce
Building on its commitment to drive member growth online and in-store, Do it Best has selected a proven e-commerce leader to steer its e-commerce division, announcing Allison Flatjord as the company’s vice president of e-commerce. She replaces Nick Talarico, who …
Read More »HDA Announces New Dates for the 2023 Group Merchandising Conference
Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) has announced the new dates for the 2023 Group Merchandising Conference (GMC). The conference will be held May 8-11 at the Embassy Suites Atlanta – Buckhead. The new dates will allow attendees to take advantage of …
Read More »PPG Reports 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results
PPG reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the full-year 2022. Net sales were down slightly from Q4 2021, posted at $4,185,000 for Q4 2022. Net income was also down 11% from $267,000,000 in 2021 to $238,000,000 …
Read More »Minwax Announces Aged Barrel as 2023 Color of the Year
Minwax® brand revealed its 2023 Color of the Year: Aged Barrel. Neutral, warm and dependable, Aged Barrel celebrates wood’s imperfections to help DIYers—both new and experienced—bring touches of their unique personal styles to any room. “As new routines push us …
Read More »Nominate a Young Retailer by January 28!
Have you submitted a nomination for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2023 Young Retailer of the Year program? The deadline to submit nominations is Jan. 28. Click here to learn more about the Young Retailer of the …
Read More »True Value 2023 Spring Reunion Kicks Off March 16
The True Value 2023 Spring Reunion will take place March 16-19 in Chicago at McCormick Place West. In addition to providing independent hardware retailers with the chance to touch and feel new products and have face-to-face interaction with associates and …
Read More »NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show Highlights Innovation and New Ideas
Bringing together players from across the retail industry, NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show featured innovation, new ideas and product discovery. Over 30,000 attendees listened to keynote speakers, took part in educational sessions and panel discussions, discovered new products, services and …
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