RONA inc. recently celebrated the conversion of 15 new stores to the RONA+ banner, continuing the Canadian-based home improvement retailer’s brand repositioning. “Canadians truly connect with our brand, and RONA’s enhanced store concept has won over our customers. Indeed, stores …
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J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study, measuring key drivers of satisfaction among customers who purchased home improvement-related products from a home improvement retailer. The study noted 64% of home improvement retailer shoppers would definitely shop …
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Ace Hardware released its Q1 2025 financial results, reporting a 0.6% increase in same-store sales for its hardware format. According to Ace’s corporate report, the approximately 3,900 Ace retailers who share daily retail sales data reported flat U.S. retail same-store …
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IKEA U.S. launched its new rewards program for members of the company’s loyalty program, IKEA Family. The new program allows members to earn points throughout more aspects of their shopping experience, including planning, shopping and purchasing. IKEA Family members earn …
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May is National Home Remodeling Month and many local home builder associations are hosting home shows and parades of homes in honor of the month-long celebration. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recommends the following eight ways to connect …
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Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) recently hosted its 22nd Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Covington, Kentucky, the first time the city has played host of the event. Over the course of three days, attendees participated in 1,169 pre-scheduled meetings in merchandised …
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Ace Hardware announced it will be continuing its tradition of giving away one million American flags on the Saturday before Memorial Day. “Ace is proud to support this important initiative and offer American flags to both our customers and the …
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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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