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Last week at its biannual buying market, Atchison-Kan.-based distributor Blish-Mize rolled out enhancements to its advertising program and communicated the importance of maintaining visibility with consumers across media platforms. The distributor’s new program allows retailers to publish their circulars on …

Retailers and vendors gathered Tuesday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando for Ace’s Fall Convention and Exhibits. From the co-op’s executives at the general session on Tuesday morning to the retailers shopping the show floor, the message was …

Hardware Distribution Warehouses, Inc. CEO and President Kenneth R. Beauvais reports record sales increases during the recent Fall Market held Sept. 6-8 at the Shreveport Convention Complex in Shreveport, La. This year’s market theme was “Bonanza of Savings.”  HDW dealers, …

At Nielson’s Building Center in Point Roberts, Wash., a belt sander is used for so much more than sanding. It’s the star of the company’s belt sander drag races, an event that’s become well-known throughout the community. In June, staff …

While this time of year marks the official back-to-school season for students of all ages, a group of up-and-coming retail managers and mid-level executives from across the United States and Canada visited NRHA’s Indianapolis headquarters July 16-19 to take part …

Employees at Klem’s know dogs are more than just pets. They’re allowed in the store year-round and customers treat them as part of the family. “We know how much our customers love their dogs,” Klem’s president Jessica Bettencourt says. So …

The national “buy local” movement Independent We Stand is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Independent Small Business of the Year Award Sponsored by Chrysler Group. The award celebrates the characteristics that make locally owned, independent businesses unique, like quality …

Retailers from around the globe arrived in Boston this week for Orgill’s Fall Dealer Market. The show, which opened Thursday morning, ran through Saturday. One of the most talked-about displays on the show floor was a comprehensive showcase for the …