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Blish-Mize Co. is celebrating 150 years of service this year. Hardware Retailing talked to chairman of the board John H. Mize and CEO and president Jonathan Mize for their insights into this milestone achievement for the company. Click here for …

After more than a year of most events in the home improvement industry grinding to a halt, Kansas-based Blish-Mize Co. held a live, face-to-face market last week, welcoming retailers and vendors to the Overland Park Convention Center for its three-day …

Market research firms The Farnsworth Group and the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) are tracking pro and DIY project activity as COVID-19 continues to impact the home improvement market. In the latest update focused on pros, the organizations explore how …

True Value Co. announced Jeff Olson will join the company as chief financial officer. Olson, who will begin his new role on March 29, has over 30 years of experience in financial optimization, helping to drive commercial effectiveness and operating …

Following the success of the virtual Fall Market, the Do it Best Spring Market opened March 7 to an online audience. The Spring Market builds on what worked at the Fall Market, which saw a 63 percent increase in sales, …

American Hardware & Lumber Insurance (AHLI) and the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) have executed a partnership, which became effective March 1. Both organizations have long histories serving the retail hardware industries—AHLI for more than 40 years and …

Are you looking for ways to help new managers or supervisors find success in your operation? The Leading Your Team course, part of NHPA’s Foundations of Leadership program, can help give new leaders the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to …

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is evaluating how retail sales may perform in 2021 after 2020 saw both strong sales for some retail sectors and stalled activity in others. Overall, NRF says there are many economic indicators that point toward …