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Highlights From the 2025 International Hardware Fair Italy

International Hardware Fair

The second International Hardware Fair Italy came to a close last week in Milan, Italy, after welcoming 320 exhibitors from 22 countries and over 5,600 visitors from 53 countries. Participants gathered for two days of exhibitions, demonstrations, networking and conferences. …

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Home Hardware Names New Board Chair

Home Hardware Chair of the Board

Home Hardware Stores Limited appointed Julie Pouliot as chair of the board. Pouliot will succeed Christine Hand, who is retiring after 22 years of service on the board. “We are fortunate to have someone of Julie’s experience and commitment as …

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Sodimac Selects Orgill as Exclusive U.S. Distribution Partner

Sodimac Orgill

Sodimac, Latin America’s largest home improvement retailer with more than 260 locations across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, has chosen Orgill as its exclusive U.S.-based distribution partner for hardline products. Founded in 1952, the Chilean-based Sodimac has …

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Ace Hardware and Weber Blackstone Pen Exclusive Deal

Ace Weber Blackstone

According to industry sources and corporate communications being circulated, Weber has signed an agreement that will make Ace Hardware and its subsidiary, Emery Jensen Distribution, its exclusive distribution partners within the independent home improvement channel beginning in 2026. This decision …

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Retail Sales Surge in April Amid Tariff Concerns

April retail sales

Retail sales grew in April as consumers prepared for the higher prices expected because of the tariffs, according to the National Retail Federation’s CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Sales for building and garden supply stores were up 2.77% month over month seasonally …

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