Hardware Retailing The Industry's Source for Insights and Information
Looking at how fellow independent home improvement operations perform throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark for improving their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered with The Farnsworth Group …
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4 Ways to Win on Decking Projects in a More Selective Market
Research from The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) suggests opportunities for independent retailers supplying materials for decking projects are evolving. Success now depends less on simple availability and more on how well retailers respond to a more deliberate and assurance-seeking …
Read More »One Step at a Time: Top Guns Honoree Jason Blair Leads With Intention
Celebrating its 20th year honoring trailblazing retailers in the channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has named its 2026 Top Guns Awards honorees, including Jason Blair, CEO of TAL Building Centers, based in the Pacific Northwest. “Top …
Read More »Renovate or Relocate? Sponsored by Quikrete
Sponsored by Quikrete According to the National Association of Home Builders, home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median household income has increased by only 24% in the same time frame. This has lowered the percentage of first-time homebuyers, …
Read More »Tractor Supply Company Acquires VIP Petcare Veterinary Services
Tractor Supply Company announced it has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare, operating as VIP Petcare and PetVet, from PetIQ. VIP Petcare is the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S., operating community clinics in approximately 2,700 …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber Names New CEO, Announces Leadership Transition
Bliffert Lumber announced a leadership transition, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history, naming Josh Brown CEO and president and appointing Jay Walsh as COO. Longtime leader Eli Bliffert will transition from his role as CEO and president to …
Read More »The Demographics Driving Today’s Renovation Market
More homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes instead of purchasing new ones as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue to impact the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2024, an …
Read More »84 Lumber Recognized on Forbes’ Largest Family Business List
84 Lumber recently announced it has been recognized by Forbes on their America’s Largest Family Business list. The inaugural list ranks the 100 biggest family businesses in the country by revenue, with 84 Lumber ranking No. 89. “Being recognized by …
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