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How the Big Boxes Fared in 2024

2025 Financials

Multiple big-box retailers, along with Ace Hardware, recently released their full year financials for 2024. Hardware Retailing has gathered the data and compiled a list of the most important data for retailers to benchmark against their own operations. Ace Hardware …

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U.S. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Take Effect

furniture tariff decrease

Following previous announcements regarding impending tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Donald Trump has officially imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports. The president also increased tariffs on Chinese products to 20% and taxes on Canadian energy will be …

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2025 Economic Outlook Strong, Uncertainty Remains

September economy consumer expectations

This year’s positive economic performance is expected to continue, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), but uncertainty still stands as the White House and Congress make pivotal economic decisions. “While the U.S. economy has entered 2025 with a fair …

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PPG Recognized for Sustainability

PPG Q2 financials

PPG has been recognized on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2025 list for the second consecutive year. PPG ranked number 62 out of 1,000 of the largest publicly traded companies.  “For more than 140 years, innovating solutions with our …

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Remodeling Market Poised for Growth in 2025

NAHB Hosts Remodeling Success Panel

Industry experts from a panel hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas say an aging housing stock, record levels of home equity and favorable demographics are creating positive growth prospects …

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Do it Best Names New Directors of Operations

Do it Best appointments

Do it Best recently announced the appointment of Matt Loprest and Tim Pieper as directors of operations for the company, following the promotions of Ty Sordelet to Do it Best vice president of logistics and Steve Rose to True Value …

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