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John Maiuri President of the LBM & Hardlines Group, Building & Construction Division ECI Software Solutions Hardware Retailing (HR): What are some of the AI tools you’re seeing lumber and building material retailers using right now? John Maiuri (JM): There …

By Chris Kempa, True Value CEO FRESH GRASS, longer days and warm breezes usher in new opportunities to plant seeds of success this spring season. While last year presented challenges for retailers industrywide—from unpredictable weather to shifting consumer behavior—this year …

Given that a cyberattack could shut down your entire business, preventing one should be a top priority. With a background in IT and cybersecurity, Rob Hord, IT manager at Island Home Center and Lumber in Vashon, Washington, takes a proactive …

There’s much more to discover from the May edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.

Even the frigid weather couldn’t cool down the hot deals at the 2023 Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, held March 15-18 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. 2023 marked the 20th year Blish-Mize held its buying market …

The Kelly-Moore Paint Co., a leading manufacturer and retailer of premium paints and coatings in the U.S., has been acquired by Flacks Group, a global investment firm based in the U.S. The purchase includes 157 retail stores across California, Nevada, …

United Hardware retailers attending the cooperative’s Fall & Winter Buying Market had opportunities to learn about their company’s brand revitalization initiative, e-commerce platform and new options for creating stronger category solutions. The buying market, held June 23 – 25 at …

Click the stories below to read about previous retailer visits from the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA). Follow NHPA on Instagram and Facebook to follow along with the upcoming Renee on the Road visits. Highlighting Independent Retailers Along …