Sunshine Ace Hardware recently opened a new retail store in Winchester Center, an area in Collier County, Florida. This location is the seventh hardware store in the county. “My grandfather, Don Wynn, started Sunshine Ace Hardware in 1958 with a …
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Remodeling Activity Sees Decline in Q2 2025
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2025. The index reported a reading of 59, down four points from the previous quarter. While Q2’s reading of 59 …
Read More »June Retail Sales Slow Amid Tariff Concerns
Retail sales slowed in June due to continued consumer anxiety about the impact of government policies on the economy, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). In the building and garden supplies sector, seasonally …
Read More »Multiple Home Improvement Retailers Featured on NRF’s Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its 2025 list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The list consists of the industry’s largest companies according to 2024 U.S. sales. “This year’s Top 100 Retailers represent a diverse group …
Read More »Tariffs Cause Volatility in Import Cargo Volume
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to bounce back this month after a significant decrease in late spring, but is expected to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect, according to the National Retail …
Read More »San Diego Hardware Co-Owners Launch The Details, a New Decorative Hardware Company
Husband and wife co-owners of San Diego Hardware, Hannah and Bryan Haynsworth, recently launched their own decorative hardware company, The Details. After consistently observing manufacturers simply copy and pasting each other’s designs, the Hannah and Bryan say they were inspired …
Read More »The Helpful Hardware Company Expands in South Carolina
The Helpful Hardware Company (HHC), a network of Ace-branded hardware stores in the Southeast, announced the acquisition of Jordan’s Ace Hardware in Union, South Carolina. This marks the company’s 20th location in the region. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan’s Ace …
Read More »New Tariffs and Policies Cause Continued Economic Uncertainty
The impact of new tariffs and other governmental policies on the U.S. economy are still unpredictable halfway through 2025, according to National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. “This year began with high expectations for the strength of the …
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