A record 186.9 million customers are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The holidays are an important part of …
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DIY Confidence: Equipping Customers With the Tools and Techniques to Tackle Home Maintenance
According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker Q1 2025, home maintenance projects were the most popular type of home improvement project completed at the beginning of 2025, with 78% of homeowners taking on plumbing, electrical …
Read More »Do it Best Announces 2025 Members of the Year
Do it Best recently announced its 2025 Members of the Year, recognizing outstanding independent business owners who exemplify the spirit of independent retail and demonstrate commitment to serving their communities. The Member of the Year award honors members who achieve …
Read More »Hot Products – July 23, 2025
Arrow Tape Measures Arrow is building on nearly 100 years of trust and performance. Best known for our iconic T50® staple gun, we’re now bringing that same reliability to a new line of hand tools—starting with our tape measures, featuring …
Read More »Lowe’s Announces Creator Network, MrBeast Partnership
Lowe’s announced the launch of its home improvement creator network, designed for DIY creators and built for creators of all sizes. The Lowe’s Creator Network helps creators share project-driven stories that build affinity for their own brand and for Lowe’s. …
Read More »3 Products Made for Automotive DIY Customers
DIYers are now more likely to work on their vehicles to either save money or as a hobby, according to a 2024 survey from the Auto Care Association, which uses analysis from Hanover Research. The survey found that 72% of …
Read More »Recent R.P. Lumber Acquisitions
R.P. Lumber Expands Illinois Footprint R.P. Lumber Acquiring Guyot Lumber & Hardware R.P. Lumber Expands in Missouri R.P. Lumber Acquiring Mount Carroll Home Center R.P. Lumber Expands to South Dakota R.P. Lumber Acquires Golden Rule Lumber R.P. Lumber Strengthens Presence …
Read More »The Meeting Point for the Industry
The National Hardware Show (NHS), which took place from March 18-20, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, brought together thousands of independent retailers from around the world and highlighted the newest products, technologies and operational strategies. …
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