The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released its 2024 Home Improvement Retail Selector Study in late 2024. The study looked at the customers’ motivations to shop at brick-and-mortar locations for their home improvement needs. For 49% of respondents, offering a variety of …
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Skiler Lehman Returns to Do it Best as Director of E-Commerce
Do it Best announced Skiler Lehman as the company’s new director of e-commerce. Lehman rejoins the company after serving as digital products manager for another national consumer goods manufacturer and retailer and brings years of experience in digital product management …
Read More »Free NHS Expo Pass Available to Independent Retailers
Registration is now open for the 2025 National Hardware Show and independent home improvement retailers can register for a free expo pass using the code NHSNHPA. Register today and take advantage of all the National Hardware Show has to offer …
Read More »Orgill Brings on Tractor Supply Veteran, Announces Exec Promotions
Orgill appointed Clay Jackson as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strategic growth and operational excellence. Jackson is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience at Tractor Supply Company and …
Read More »Do it Best Addresses Retailers’, Vendors’ Concerns
With its purchase of True Value final, Do it Best presented Town Hall meetings with Do it Best CEO Dan Starr and recently appointed president of True Value Dent Johnson to keep Do it Best members and True Value retailers …
Read More »Fed Cuts Interest Rates in Third Straight Meeting
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for its third straight meeting, this time by 25 basis points to 4.25%-4.50%. It also issued projections calling for two quarter-point interest rate cuts in 2025 amid rising inflation. Members of the committee say …
Read More »MANS Lumber Acquires Michigan Timber & Truss
MANS Lumber & Home announced the acquisition of custom roof truss manufacturer Michigan Timber & Truss. The acquisition better positions MANS Lumber’s capabilities and allows the company to serve its growing customer base in the construction and building sectors. “By integrating …
Read More »Register for NHPA’s 2025 Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! Program
Registration is now open for the Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! program, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) at the 2025 National Hardware Show. Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! is a two-day industry-focused, educational program for …
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