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Ideas Worth Bringing Home

One of the greatest strengths of the independent hardware channel is its willingness to share. That spirit of collaboration returns…

Retailer2Retailer: The Hardware Store Is the Star

By Ben Ginn Looking back, I guess it was a different childhood than most people had, but it never felt…

5 Takeaways From the Global DIY Summit

By Craig Webb Nearly 1,200 retailers, manufacturers and industry leaders from more than 50 countries gathered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,…

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

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…

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…

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…

Retailer Perspectives, Leadership Lessons and Practical Ideas You Can Put to Work in Your Business – June 11 Issue

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…

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…