The National Hardware Show (NHS) is just around the corner. With over 1,000 vendors and countless opportunities to network with other industry professionals, NHS is an abundance of opportunity for independent home improvement retailers. As you begin to travel to …
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The U.S. housing market is currently facing a home shortage despite notable progress in new home construction in 2024, according to a Realtor.com analysis. The report states 1.6 million expected Gen Z and millennial households did not form last year …
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Westlake Ace Hardware announced the agreement to acquire Chicago-based Edgebrook Ace Hardware, a family-owned retailer. The store will keep the Ace branding and most of its current products and personnel. The acquisition of the 8,700 square-foot store will be completed …
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With 30 years working at the most magical place on Earth, Duncan Wardle knows a thing or two about innovation and creativity and will be sharing those insights with attendees of the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference, hosted by the …
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Coverings, the premier international tile and stone show, announced new and returning programs and activations for its 2025 event, which runs from April 29 to May 2, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida Coverings 2025 will feature …
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Since the company’s acquisition by Do it Best, the True Value merchandising team has been working to rebuild existing vendor relationships and establish new ones. As part of its efforts, True Value recently announced the addition of two key vendors …
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As the U.S. continues to grapple with tariffs, imports at the nation’s major ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the …
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Next week, the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS) will kick off in Las Vegas, bringing together the home improvement industry for product discovery, education and networking. Along with attendee favorites, like the NHS Backyard and NEW Product Zone, NHS will …
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