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Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, True Value brought together its retailers from around the world for the True Value 2023 Spring Reunion, which took place March 16-19 in Chicago at McCormick Place West. The event kicked off with retailers …

As retailers work to navigate the ever-changing technology landscape, a few trends are emerging that retailers should be aware of as they plan their own technology strategies. Steven Hummel, manager of market research for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the …

Do it Best Hardware Corp. has set the date of its spring Open Buying Day for April 13, 2023, as it continues to expand the variety of products it offers to its member-owners from domestic and international vendors. Open Buying …

It’s market season and the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has been busy covering spring shows from coast to coast. Check out the highlights from each of the events below and be sure to follow NHPA on social …

From inflation to a challenging labor market, many challenges continue to plague retailers in 2023, but the Ace Hardware 2023 Spring Convention brought a breath of hope during an uncertain time. Hosted March 14-16 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention …

Even the frigid weather couldn’t cool down the hot deals at the 2023 Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, held March 15-18 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. 2023 marked the 20th year Blish-Mize held its buying market …

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) facilitated the education for the Retail Best Practices Conference at the True Value Spring Reunion in Chicago on March 16. Sharing insights and best practices on retaining top talent, NHPA director of …

The Hardlines Conference in 2023 will have a fresh look—and a new location. This year, the annual summit for industry retailers and executives is moving to Whistler, British Columbia, on Oct. 17 and 18. Working closely with the Building Supply …