The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a list of 25 predictions for the retail industry in 2025. As independent hardware and paint retailers, here are the most significant predictions to prepare for this year. NRF predicts generative AI will …
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Nominations are open for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2025 Young Retailer of the Year award program. NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year program identifies and recognizes the successes and accomplishments of young home improvement retailers, crucial …
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The premier pet retail trade show of the year, SUPERZOO has now opened registration for the 2025 event. This year, SUPERZOO 2025 will take place from Aug. 13-15 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. More than 22,000 …
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Ace Retail Holdings recently announced the promotion of three key members in the company. Ace Retail Holdings is the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware, Great Lakes Ace Hardware and other retail brands. Bob Massengill has been promoted to senior …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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