After demonstrating measurable improvements in inventory accuracy and store execution during a pilot, HomeBase USA has expanded Simbe’s Store Intelligence™ platform across every location in less than three months. The rollout brings Tally and Simbe’s suite of solutions to stores …
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Do it Best CIO Recognized by Retail Tech Insights
Do it Best Group chief information officer Ken Widner was recently named one of the Top 10 CIOs for 2026 by Retail Tech Insights, recognizing his leadership in advancing the technology, digital capabilities and data intelligence that support independent home …
Read More »2026 IHI Conference Day 2 Wraps Up With Real-Life Insights, Practical Takeaways
Another full day of education and networking sent attendees of the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) with practical takeaways to improve their operations, promote growth and continue to serve the independent channel. Daniel Bernat runs a hardware store …
Read More »2026 IHI Conference Day 1 Tackles Timely Topics
With a focus on addressing the topics that matter most to retailers, Day 1 of the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) provided timely insights and helpful best practices. When Craig Morrison boarded a flight from Hawaii to Orlando, he …
Read More »Rival Holdings Announces Leadership New Hires
Rival Holdings has announced two key leadership promotions with the additions of Brice Urschel as vice president of finance and treasury and Adam Hughes as learning and organizational development manager. In his role as vice president of finance and treasury, …
Read More »2026 IHI Conference Commences With Partner Events, Independents Celebration
With a full day of education and networking and a night of fun, the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference is underway at the stunning JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando. The day started with partner events hosted by Orgill, covering …
Read More »Tractor Supply Net Sales Up in Q2 2026
Tractor Supply Company recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting a 2.3% increase in net sales and an update to the 2026 fiscal year outlook. Net sales reached $4.54 billion in Q2, jumping 2.3% year …
Read More »Do it Best Group Teams Collaborate on Innovative Solutions for Independent Retailers
Do it Best Group recently brought together team members from across the organization for Mission Possible, an intensive internal innovation event focused on developing practical solutions to meaningful business challenges. Mission Possible invited team members with technical, strategic, operational and creative …
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