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Do it Best announced Dan Clymer has been appointed to be the divisional merchandise manager after previously serving as head of merchandising for the factory channel and licensing at another national retailer. Clymer brings over 20 years of experience in …

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, after rising 0.3% in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all items index rose 2.9% for the 12 …

This is one of a series of case studies into why training is important and the tangible results it can have on your business. Click here to read other case studies. Of all the excuses for not training, “We’re just …

In the last two weeks, major wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have killed 27 people and destroyed more than 14,000 structures. Several in the independent home improvement retail community have been directly impacted, including the Orlandini family, owners …

Sunpro Corporation recently announced the acquisition of Building Services Group, expanding the company’s operations in Utah and Colorado.  “We are thrilled to welcome the Building Services Group member companies to the Sunpro family,” says Greg Templeman, president of Sunpro. “This …

Billed as “Retail’s Big Show,” NRF 2025 brought together the biggest names in retail for educational sessions, networking and product discovery. Hosted by the National Retail Federation (NFR), NRF 2025 took place in New York City from Jan. 12-14. John …

Retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew 4% from 2023 to $994.1 billion, an unexpectedly high increase, says the National Retail Foundation (NRF). This number surpassed NRF’s forecast for 2024, which was that 2024 holiday sales would increase between …

This year, Ace Hardware joins in the age-old tradition of Groundhog Day with the introduction of Ace YardRx, a new subscription service offering personalized yard care for homeowners across the country. Ace will then hold the title of “Official Yard Care …