When Gina Schaefer opened her first hardware store in 2003, she had no idea what the future would bring. Shortly after shifting gears from a career in technology to owning and operating her own store, her husband Marc Friedman joined. …
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10 Takeaways From the HIRI Summit
Hardware Retailing was in the crowd at the HIRI Summit in Chicago on September 20-21. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from over 12 speakers on diverse topics relevant to the home improvement industry. Review the 10 key …
Read More »HGTV Home Announces 2023 Color Collection of the Year
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has unveiled its 2023 Color Collection of the Year and the 2023 Color of the Year. Called the Vintage Homestead Color Collection, the compilation of colors includes shades filled with balance, hope and comfort. From that …
Read More »Levan Center Offers Cybersecurity Training Range
In an ever-increasing technological world, cybersecurity attacks can impact any business. The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2022 shows that 48% of organizations across the U.S. and Europe experienced a cyber attack in the past 12 months, despite businesses expanding their …
Read More »International Hardware Fair 2022 Kicks Off Next Week
Home improvement retailers from around the world will converge in Cologne, Germany, on September 25 for the Eisenwaremesse 2022 International Hardware Fair, hosted by Koelnmesse. The four-day event will include a virtual option for retailers who cannot attend in person. …
Read More »True Value Puts Spotlight on New Products at Fall Reunion
The True Value 2022 Fall Reunion brought together retailers from around the country to shop hot buys, discover new products and trends and hear from executives on where the company is heading in 2023. Reunion kicked off with a general …
Read More »Blish-Mize Fall Market Highlights Deals, Future Plans
Whether it was the Kansas City Chiefs home opener win on Thursday night, the product assortments, the pricing, or a combination of everything, spirits were high on the floor of the Blish-Mize Fall Market in Overland Park, Kansas over the …
Read More »Do it Best Announces Executive Leadership Transitions
Effective October 31, Do it Best will see several executive leadership transitions. Executive vice president of operations Steve Markley will retire and Dent Johnson will move into the role of executive vice president of operations. Nick Talarico will serve as …
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