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Exploring the future of retail with an eye on the current state of the industry, over 40,000 attendees converged on New York City for the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show. Over three days, retailers, vendors, service providers, …

Sometimes, going back to the basics is the best thing to do when looking for a tool to complete a lawn or garden task. Manual tools can provide easier control and precision that power tools can’t always provide. Hardware Retailing …

Sprucing up a lawn and garden section ahead of the springtime with impulse items like garden tools is a smart way to plan for add-on sales as customers purchase plants for their gardens. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking these five garden …

Ace Hardware’s exclusive paint line, Clark+Kensington, named Hazelnut Crunch, a warm, rusty brown, as its 2026 color of the year. To provide customers with alternative options to this shade, consider stocking these paints similar to Hazelnut Crunch. Benjamin Moore’s Rustique …

According to Houzz, the most popular laundry room spaces in 2025 included the right mix of storage, design and smart features, creating an efficient and beautiful space to complete the chore. Stock these laundry room accessories for customers revamping this …

The number of first-time campers has been steadily rising, growing from 8.3 million in 2021 to 26.8 million in 2024, according to the 2025 Camping Report, released by the Dyrt. As many stores are situated near state, city and national …

As much of the country grapples with snow during the winter months, your store should be equipped to help keep your customers safe and provide them with the products they need to remove snow from their driveways, sidewalks and cars. …

Benjamin Moore chose Silhouette, a charcoal color with espresso undertones, as its 2026 Color of the Year. As customers come to your stores looking for advice on color trends, Paint & Decorating Retailer has compiled four alternatives to Silhouette to …