California Wildfires of January 2025 Devastate Altadena Hardware
The store, owned by Jim and Paula Orlandini, had served the community for over 80 years. January’s California wildfires, fueled…
Register Now for NHS 2025: New Buyer Programs and Industry Events Await
The National Hardware Show (NHS) has opened registration for its 2025 event, scheduled for March 18-20 at the Las Vegas…
Latest News on True Value/Do it Best; Plus Heroic Hurricane Recovery
Flooded out but not down—read how one retailer rebuilds after devastating flood waters.
Green Light for Do it Best Purchase of True Value
As the bankruptcy and sale process advances, store owners weigh options for future stability and support. “We’re at a crossroads,”…
Building a Smarter Retail Future
With years of experience at Orgill, Jim Rivas steps into his new role at Tyndale Advisors with a focus on…
Gentry Hardware Wont’ Die
After Hurricane Helene, we faced a hardware store family’s worst nightmare, but the hands and hearts of friends and strangers…
Free Stay, Perks Part of New NHS Hosted Buyer Program
Registration now open for the 2025 show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 18-20 The 2025 National Hardware Show…
Bold Move: Do it Best to Buy True Value — October Issue
Do it Best president and CEO Dan Starr explains the blockbuster deal to acquire True Value. ALSO INSIDE: Bolster Hardware…
How Pumpkin Spice Propane Created Community Buzz and Brand Loyalty
Pumpkin spice propane began with the funny saying put on the store’s sign eight years ago. Here is the Eddinger…
Leading Lumber
Q&A: Thought Leadership Kathrein says more Do it Best members who previously didn’t sell lumber are looking at offering some…
