Features

Lighting Trends, Beacon Winners and a Look Ahead to IHI – June 24, 2026

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Beacon Awards: Celebrating Excellence Across Independent Retail

The 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will bring together retailers from across North America for two days of…
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Bright Ideas: Smart, Stylish, Connected Lighting

Lighting has long been a core hardware category, but today’s aisle bears surprisingly little resemblance to that of a decade…
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Q&A Thought Leadership With Channellock: Close to the Factory Floor

Part of the fifth generation at the head of the family business, Channellock, Ryan DeArment discusses leadership, workforce development and…
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Retailer Perspectives, Leadership Lessons and Practical Ideas You Can Put to Work in Your Business – June 11 Issue

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Heart of the Community

M&M Hardware co-owner Annie Campbell-Johnston reflects on local relationships, neighborly outreach and being named a Crimson Connections Champion. By Annie…
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From Stabilization to Momentum

Do it Best CEO Dan Starr and new COO Nick Talarico discuss the company’s evolving leadership structure, integration priorities and…
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Growth Forged Under Pressure

From hurricanes to fire recovery, Comercial Hermanos Barreto continues to strengthen its operations and customer relationships across Puerto Rico. Shipping…
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Kitchen & Bath Market Update: Hardware Retailers Talk Trends, Traffic and More — May 27 Issue

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Bathroom Remodeling Drives Demand

Kitchen-and-bath categories evolve around remodeling, replacement and design-driven upgrades, with showrooms such as Park Supply Company highlighting how retailers combine…
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