Industry leader and former North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) president and CEO Bill Lee died Friday, September 29. Lee was a passionate supporter of the independent home improvement retail industry, serving the association for over 20 years before …
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2023 HIRI Summit Keynote Talks Consumer Behavior Trends
Last week, at the 2023 HIRI Summit, keynote speaker Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz, shared four key focus areas of consumer behavior that retailers can focus on to be sure they are meeting their customers’ needs. …
Read More »Bluebird Named Krylon 2024 Color of the Year
A contemporary shade that evokes a profound connection to serene blue spaces found in nature, Bluebird is Krylon’s 2024 Color of the Year. Bluebird reimagines pastel blue with a bold yet pale hue that uplifts and comforts, serving as a …
Read More »Koelnmesse Announces New Senior VP, Director of EISENWARENMESSE
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Sebastian Rosito will take over as senior vice president of Koelnmesse in Cologne with responsibility for the International Hardware Fair, Asia-Pacific Sourcing, spoga+gafa, spoga horse and h+h cologne. Currently serving as vice president of corporate and …
Read More »Walmart Adds Pet Services Center to Georgia Store
Walmart has added the first-ever Walmart Pet Services center to its store in Dallas, Georgia. Walmart Pet Services will offer low, transparent pricing for key pet services in a central location, including routine veterinary care like vaccines, wellness exams and …
Read More »Building on the Basics of Loss Prevention
According to a recent survey by Coresight Research, retail shrink is getting the attention of consumers, with 26% of respondents indicating they would shop elsewhere if their local store began locking items up. Additionally, 75% of consumers are moderately to extremely …
Read More »National Hardware Show Unveils New Segmented Show Floor for 2024
Taking place March 26-28, 2024, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the National Hardware Show (NHS) will feature a new and improved layout. The segmented floor plan will make it easier than ever to navigate the …
Read More »Record Number of Consumers to Celebrate Halloween in 2023
Total Halloween spending in 2023 is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion, outpacing last year’s record of $10.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. A record number of people, …
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