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Ace Hardware Corporation appointed Dale Fennel as president of Ace International (AIH). Fennel will report to John Surane, Ace Hardware’s executive vice president and chief growth officer. Previously serving as corporate vice president of merchandising operations, Fennel will oversee the …

The CNBC/National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail Monitor cited retail sales growth for November despite sales from Thanksgiving weekend being counted in December.  Total retail sales, not including automobiles and gasoline, were up 2.35% unadjusted year over year and up 0.15% …

Do it Best announced Ken Widner as vice president of information technology and chief information officer. Widner succeeds John Mergy, vice president of information technology, who is set to retire in January 2025. Widner’s extensive experience in IT leadership, retail …

The Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates details an expected surge in imports from now until next spring due to an imminent increase in tariffs and potential strike at container ports …

Diamond Vogel released its 2025 Color of the Year and color trend report, outlining color directions for 2025. Rediscover, a soft-toned green that reflects the therapeutic healing power of botanicals, was selected for the 2025 Color of the Year. Described …

Registration will open soon for the networking event of the year, an event that unites the home improvement industry—the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS). Springing into action March 18-20, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, the premier …

Bringing the home improvement industry together, the National Hardware Show (NHS) will take place March 18-20, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall and feature attendee favorites. The event will include a star-studded lineup of industry-leading events complete …

For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute selected Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warm brown hue as its color of the year. “For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial …