As lawn and garden season accelerates, mid-to-large yard investments are proving to be more strategic and segmented than many may assume. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) 2025 Project Decision Study, yard, garden and outdoor projects reflect a …
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Faster, Better, Stronger: Growth Awaits at the Newly Imagined National Hardware Show
Providing the space to source smarter and scale faster, NHS Concept to Commerce is the retail industry’s premier event connecting retailers, product development teams, wholesalers and distributors with inventors, private label partners and global factories, streamlining product discovery, supplier sourcing …
Read More »In Real Life: Align Your Operation’s Digital and Brick-and-Mortar Presence
Whether you want it or not, your store has a digital “twin” living online and providing a first impression to existing and potential customers online. Not only is your digital twin interacting with customers, it’s what artificial intelligence (AI) is …
Read More »From Military to Management: U.S. Army Veteran Finds Meaning in Leading the Independent Channel
From a legacy of military service to finding a new home at Do it Best, Cole Atwood’s journey from the U.S. Army to the independent home improvement industry was marked by dedication and teamwork. Growing up, Atwood was surrounded by …
Read More »Tight Connections: A Retailer’s Key to Success in the Fastener Category
The fastener category is a core category for many operations serving both DIYers and professionals that can be a strong revenue driver when curated and utilized accurately. The sheer size and detail of a fastener assortment can become overwhelming quickly …
Read More »Operation Modernize: How Retailers Plan to Implement Tech in Their Operations in 2026
With new advancements and the increasing use of technologies, the ever-changing tech landscape in the retail space can be difficult to navigate and keep up with. According to the How Retailers Can Modernize In-Store Tech with Confidence report conducted by …
Read More »Outdoor Done Right: Utilize Spring Markets to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Department
By Darrell Baker Spring is a great season to breathe new life into merchandising. As days get longer, foliage is starting to bloom and customers are ready to get outside. For retailers, this is a great time to revive displays …
Read More »Making Market Buys Successful
By Tony Corsberg As we are entering the market buying season, I would like to offer some insights to help retailers achieve success with their market buys to benefit all segments of our independent channel. Manufacturers, co-ops and distributors invest …
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