Orgill announced that its retail subsidiary, Central Network Retail Group (CNRG), is expanding its presence in the Minneapolis metropolitan area through the asset acquisition of Terry’s Hardware, a well-respected retailer that has served the community of Hastings, Minnesota, for nearly …
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Going from never touching a paddle to accomplishing 120 miles of canoeing, independent retailer Ryan Clouse completed the AuSable River Canoe Marathon to raise money for four Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals in Michigan. The AuSable River Canoe Marathon is a …
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True Value announced today a new sponsorship with Notre Dame Athletics, becoming the Official Home Improvement Partner of Notre Dame Athletics. The partnership marks another major step in True Value’s national brand revitalization, building on the company’s recent national marketing …
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Representing all wholesalers and distributors and coming from all across North America, attendees of the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) left with new ideas, renewed connections and a reinvigorated spirit to strengthen their operations. Hosted by the North …
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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 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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