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Bank of America Institute research released last week found that overall, consumers were price conscious last year. When making discretionary purchases, they favored smaller-ticket items rather than more expensive goods and services. An expected increase in tax refunds in 2026 …

Home Hardware Stores Limited has named Dale MacPherson as the recipient of the 2025 Supply Build Canada Industry Achievement Award, recognizing his more than 52 years of leadership and service to Home Hardware and Canada’s home improvement industry. The Supply …

Last week during the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, over 1,000 vendors and service providers gave attendees a look at the future of retail, sharing innovative products and game-changing processes and procedures. A number of exhibitors also …

Hancock Lumber recently added Rebecca McCrohan to the team as general manager of the Damariscotta location. McCrohan brings over 15 years of retail management experience, most recently at The Home Depot, where she led large teams and highly dynamic operations. …

Former North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) employee Thomas Lee Delph passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 92. Tom began working with NHPA, known at the time as the National Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), after …

U.S. sales of store brands increased by around $9 billion to a record $282.9 billion in all outlets in 2025 compared to the year prior, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) Circana Unify+ data. Store brand dollar sales …

84 Lumber recently announced two leadership position changes for the vice president of purchasing role. Mitch Wagner, the current vice president of purchasing, has announced his retirement after 42 years with the company. Wanger began his career in 84 Lumber …

Between constant price changes from tariffs, rising labor costs, a soft housing market and dropping consumer confidence, to say last year was challenging for retailers would be an understatement. While they can’t control outside factors, there are ways retailers can …