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  • HIRI economic updates

    U.S. Home Improvement Products Market Forecasted to Grow 2.6% in 2026, HIRI Reports

  • August inflation

    August Inflation Remains Steady Amid Rising Energy Prices

  • Energy Costs Surge Alongside Building Material Prices

Industry News

HIRI economic updates

U.S. Home Improvement Products Market Forecasted to Grow 2.6% in 2026, HIRI Reports

September 11, 2026

August inflation

August Inflation Remains Steady Amid Rising Energy Prices

September 11, 2026

Energy Costs Surge Alongside Building Material Prices

September 10, 2026

Steve Swinney QXO

QXO’s Steve Swinney Announces Departure From Company

September 10, 2026

ABC Supply leadership transition

ABC Supply Announces Leadership Transition

September 10, 2026

import cargo 2026

U.S. Port Import Volumes Forecasted to Peak as Retail Demand Remains Strong

September 9, 2026

Valspar Color of the Year

Valspar Announces 2027 Color of the Year

September 9, 2026

Krylon 2026 Fall Color Collection

Krylon Unveils Nostalgia-Inspired 2026 Fall Color Collection

September 9, 2026

BeautiTone 2027 color of the year

BeautiTone Reveals Rosewater as 2027 Color of the Year

September 9, 2026

Siwek Lumber leadership transition

Siwek Lumber Announces Leadership Transition

September 9, 2026

Home Depot Celebration of Service campaign

The Home Depot Foundation Launches 2026 Celebration of Service Campaign

September 8, 2026

Georgia-Pacific facility closure

Georgia-Pacific Announces Plans to Close Washington Facility

September 8, 2026

Products

  • Hillman group acquisition
  • Hot Products
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  • FastenMaster donation
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  • FastenMaster marineLOK
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  • Arrow Tool Group U.S. Christmas tree
  • arrow tool group vp
  • Trex America's Best companies 2026

Checkouts

  • Sunshine Ace hurricane equipment

    Sunshine Ace Hardware Shares Generator Safety Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season

    August 25, 2026

    With the peak of Atlantic hurricane season approaching in September, Sunshine Ace Hardware is reminding …

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  • brownsboro hardware & paint eggfest

    Brownboro Hardware & Paint EggFEST Raises Record Funds

    August 25, 2026

  • Keith Lee Salvation Army relief

    Keith Lee, Tyrese Haliburton Team Up With Salvation Army for Gary, Indiana Storm Relief

    August 24, 2026

Operations

  • 2026 Cost of Doing Business Study

    Turn Industry Data Into Better Decisions

    September 9, 2026

    The North American Hardware and Paint Association’s 2026 Cost of Doing Business Study is now …

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  • How to Protect From Theft Without Losing the Sale

    September 2, 2026

  • Generation Next: NHPA Publishing Intern on What Gen-Z Wants in an Employer

    September 1, 2026

  • home maintenance products

    Nuts and Bolts: Growth Forecasts and Consumer Trends in the Hardware Category

    September 1, 2026

  • After the Award: Reflections From Past Young Retailer of the Year Honorees

    September 1, 2026

Association

Retail Management

NHPA’s Retail Management Certification Program Cultivates Channel Leaders

July 17, 2026

NHPA Hardware Connection

NHPA Expands Media Brands With Acquisition of Hardware Connection

July 1, 2026

IHI conference 2026

Collaboration, Cultivation of Ideas Await at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference

June 25, 2026

Yacht Rock Your Night Away at the 2026 IHI Conference Independents Celebration

June 25, 2026

Independents Awards

Celebrate the Channel’s Stars at the 2026 Independents Awards Gala

June 25, 2026

Helmets to Home Improvement

Mission-Driven Management: Daniel Keliikoa Applies Military Values to Role in Home Improvement

June 12, 2026

Top Guns 2026

Renowned in Retail: Meet the 2026 Top Guns Awards Honorees

May 1, 2026

Scott Jerousek industry column

A Celebration of Excellence

April 30, 2026

Learn Today, Grow Tomorrow: Industry Leaders Share Insights at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference

April 30, 2026

Top Guns David Enmark

Others First: Top Guns Honoree David Enmark’s Focus on People Drives Success

April 30, 2026

IHI conference 2026

Industry Impact: Take Your Business to the Next Level at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference

March 4, 2026

A Measure of Success: Independent Retailer Index

November 30, 2025

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