Equipping a new crop of leaders in the independent home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) hosted its college-level premier management school. The NHPA Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) develops store managers and emerging leaders into …
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Ben Ginn has been a part of the independent home improvement channel for literally his whole life, and has channeled a lifetime of hardware experience into his own content creation project. In 1978, Ben’s grandfather, Sam Ginn, started a plumbing …
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Davis Homes, a local, family-owned builder in Central Indiana, announced Kaylee Dow has been named vice president of sales and marketing. In her role, Dow leads customer experience initiatives at Davis Homes, ensuring every interaction reflects the company’s commitment to …
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DIY CON has announced the top industry names that will be featured at its inaugural event Nov. 6-8 at Fair Park in Dallas. Drew and Jonathan Scott, the Property Brothers, will headline the Saturday lineup, joined by HGTV fan-favorites Chelsea and …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently announced the four finalists selected for its inaugural HIRI Summit Pitchfest, debuting at the 2026 HIRI Summit. Chosen from a competitive pool of applicants across the U.S. and abroad, the four finalists—QwikFix, upmarkPDF, …
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Home Hardware Stores Limited announced it was recognized as the No. 1 company in the retail category and No. 10 overall on the Forbes’ Canada’s Best Employers list for Company Culture 2026. “As a proudly Canadian and dealer-owned company, relationships …
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Habitat for Humanity International recently announced that Lowe’s has renewed its longstanding national partnership to support home repair and rehab projects undertaken by local Habitat affiliates. The renewed partnership will help more than 300 individuals remain in their homes. Lowe’s …
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Inflation slowed to 3.5% in June, down from a three-year high in May, largely driven by a ceasefire agreement in mid-June that stabilized oil markets and lowered energy prices. The decline in energy prices offset increases in shelter and food, …
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