Doug Donaldson
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Shaped by the Current
The Flow of the BuildA Cooperative ConnectionToday’s Operation, Tomorrow’s Capacity10 Design Center Tips from Power Townsend on How to Compete…
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A New NHS Blueprint
A restructured NHS: Concept to Commerce RECONFIGURES the show floor and expands strategy sessions for a broader vision of how…
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In the News
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Digital Beacon Awards – Sponsored by WD-40 Low Odor
2026 Digital Beacon Awards CategoriesJudging the 2026 Digital Beacon AwardsThe Road to OrlandoSubmit Nominations Following a landmark inaugural year, the…
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Big Boxes Post Modest Q4 Gains as Consumer Caution Persists
Home Depot: Stable Demand, Measured OutlookLowe’s: Pro and Online Continue to DriveTractor Supply: Essentials Hold, Discretionary SoftensWhat the Numbers Signal…
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Ace Pushes Faster Service, Delivery at Spring Convention
Ace Expanding Same-Day ReachEnergy on the Floor of the Ace Hardware Spring 2026 Convention, Retailers RespondSeasonal Focus Drives Show Floor…
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Registration Open for 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference
Beacon Award winners featured at the Independent Home Improvement Conference in Orlando.
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Building Tech for Scale — Q&A with Sharms Bala, Orgill’s Chief Digital and Information Officer
Bala is focused on building scalable technology and practical AI tools that improve efficiency and support independent retailers. Orgill’s new…
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Primed For Modest Growth — 2026 Paint & Decorating Report
As remodeling activity levels off, paint and decorating remain stable, with disciplined assortments and in-stock performance driving results. Paint and…
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Spray Paint Merchandising Tips: A Practical Playbook from a Category Specialist
By featuring Montana Colors on a dedicated endcap, Hagan Ace Hardware in Florida creates a destination within the paint department…
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Consumer Edge: Big-Ticket Home Purchases Stalled in 2025 as Spending Shifts to Repairs, Décor and Essentials
Consumer Edge on February 18 published its Home & Garden Outlook 2026 report, showing that U.S. household spending on large…
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