Profiles

Founded in 1944, Teague Lumber Co. in Fort Worth, Texas, has adapted through the decades to remain a central destination for lumber and hardware supplies. Now, the company is still family-owned and overseen by president and general manager Paul Teague, …

Neighborhood Network Dale and Shelly Drew, owners of Merrilees Hardware, say the best aspect of running three successful home improvement locations is being able to help customers. The company’s motto is “We’re the problem-solvers,” a principle that’s shown in action …

For Dan Stroinski, who co-owns D & J Farm and Home in Thorp, Wisconsin, with his wife Jan, being able to guide homeowners toward solutions for their home repair troubles is one of his favorite aspects of being an independent …

The associates who interact with your customers on the salesfloor, offer their advice on products and projects and keep a store running are the lifeblood of the home improvement industry. To reward employees who contribute to sales growth, Island Hardware …

Distribution America is a collective of six distributor members who in turn supply a thriving network of independent home improvement retailers across North America. Learn more about two retailers who are benefiting from Distribution America’s international supply chain to bring …

Every retailer faces their own set of challenges. Suburban retailers may worry development is heating up away from the place they’ve called home for years. Urban retailers may fret over where to store a high-volume shipment without sacrificing space. No …

As an entrepreneur, how many hats can you wear? You may only have so much real estate up top, but it can seem like it takes a whole collection of headwear just to get through the day. Accountant, human resources …

Home Depot is a formidable competitor in the home improvement industry. By sales volume and number of store locations, the company is the largest retailer in the home improvement sector. Despite being known for its 104,000-square-foot stores, Home Depot has, …