Newsletter—December 2025

50+ Years of Retail Know-How from the Industry’s Tech Whisperer

From decades at his family’s Cornell’s Hardware to his current role with Aubuchon, John Fix III reflects on legacy, technology…
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2026 Orgill Dealer Market—Innovation Starts Here

Advertisement — Join us this February in Orlando, FL to experience nearly 1 million square feet of innovative retail solutions,…
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Yin and Yang of Running a Hardware Store

Set on Taft’s west side in the heart of California oil country, Cooper’s True Value stands as a locally rooted…
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Epicor Insights 2025 Delivers Customer Training, AI Roadmap and Industry Collaboration

Epicor hosted its Insights for Building Supply and Retail 2025 conference November 19–21 at the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland,…
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In the News: New Leadership, New Markets and Notable Transactions

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE The hardware industry continues to see movement across its leadership ranks, with retailers, distributors and vendors…
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Every Day is Easier with Epicor Propello

Advertisement — When the ease of a cloud-based RMS meets a flexible pricing engine, you’ll enjoy improved margins and inventory…
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Nick Offerman’s Media Splash Shines Spotlight on True Value, Estwing

Actor, woodworker and author Nick Offerman is generating renewed public attention for hand tools and DIY culture, and two hardware…
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Ettore Offers Cleaning Solutions for Your Entire Home

Advertisement — Ettore is the leading brand for window cleaning tools and cleaning accessories. Learn more here!
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Black Friday Report: Specialty Retail Sales Rise, Engagement Reaches Record Levels

The 2025 Thanksgiving weekend delivered both record-breaking consumer turnout and notable shifts in in-store performance, according to newly released data…
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Holiday Traffic Starts in the Bathroom: Stock Fluidmaster® Products That Solve the #1 Seasonal Plumbing Issue

Advertisement — As the holiday season brings more guests into homes, plumbing systems face a major increase in use and…
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