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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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DIY POS Adventure
Why I was an idiot for building my own POS system—and why more independent home improvement retailers should now consider…
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11 Spring Market Product Finds from BYOTools
Table of ContentsEfficiency-driven, repair-ready and job-site-versatile tools featured on BYOTools, a 580,000-plus-subscriber YouTube channel focused on practical builds and tool…
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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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Discipline Behind the Assortment — Q&A with Justin Hanford, VP of Merchandising at Do it Best
Justin Hanford, vice president of merchandising at Do it Best, helps guide product strategy, vendor relationships and category planning for…
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What 2025 Revealed About Store Growth
Above: The 2025 openings-and-closings map reflects a tale of two markets, with mature regions consolidating and growth areas drawing new…
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