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News•Mar 1, 2026
Faster, Better, Stronger: Growth Awaits at the Newly Imagined National Hardware Show
The National Hardware Show has been rebranded as NHS Concept to Commerce, targeting the full product lifecycle from ideation to shelf. The 2026 Las Vegas event introduces dedicated pavilions for global manufacturers, brands, inventors and an AI‑driven Product Journey Experience that lets attendees sketch and prototype instantly. Attendees can meet vetted suppliers from over 40 countries, access private‑label expertise, and join expert talks on AI, margins, and women leadership. The redesign aims to cut time‑to‑market and boost retailer profitability in a fast‑moving home‑improvement market.
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News•Mar 1, 2026
In Real Life: Align Your Operation’s Digital and Brick-and-Mortar Presence
Retailers now have a digital twin that AI evaluates when generating search overviews. An optimized Google Business Profile serves as the new Yellow Pages, feeding AI the first impression of a store. Consistency of name, address, and phone across online...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Tight Connections: A Retailer’s Key to Success in the Fastener Category
The fastener aisle at Gus Bock’s Ace Hardware in northwestern Indiana has become a major revenue engine thanks to a close partnership with its fastener vendor. The vendor supplies planograms, color‑coded bulk bins, and an online ordering portal that give...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Builders FirstSource Partners With Blitzy to Implement AI Software Development
Builders FirstSource (BFS) announced a strategic partnership with Blitzy AI, an autonomous software development platform designed for product development. The collaboration introduces an agentic software development lifecycle, enabling BFS to modernize its technology stack and accelerate delivery. Within the first...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
SRS Distribution Acquires Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
SRS Distribution Inc. announced the acquisition of Sider Lumber & Supply Co., a 75‑year‑old family lumber business in Long Island, with terms undisclosed. Frank Sider will retire at closing while his son Joe Sider remains to lead the company. Both...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Home Improvement Market Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic Challenges
The U.S. home improvement products market is projected to reach roughly $688 billion by 2029, driven by an average 4% annual growth rate from 2026 through 2029. Despite lingering economic pressure, first‑quarter 2026 spending remained near record levels, anchored by repair...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
84 Lumber Launches Campaign to Honor Nation’s 250th Anniversary
84 Lumber has launched the Building America 250 campaign to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence. The initiative ties the company’s 70‑year history to the national celebration, featuring a new logo unveiled at the International Builders’ Show and a series...
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Deals•Feb 26, 2026
SRS Distribution Acquires Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
SRS Distribution Inc. announced the acquisition of Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc., a family‑owned lumber distributor in Long Island. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition will broaden SRS’s product offerings while the Sider family’s next...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Ace Looks to Regain Its Convenience Crown Amidst Evolving Customer Expectations
Ace Hardware’s Spring 2026 Convention in Louisville gathered over 12,000 attendees, including a record 4,566 retailers, to address a slipping convenience reputation. CEO John Venhuizen outlined a five‑point plan to reclaim the “convenience crown,” focusing on expanding store proximity, reducing...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
QXO Names New Chief Sales Officer
QXO has appointed Taylor Sommer as its new chief sales officer, bringing nearly three decades of experience in building high‑performance sales organizations. Sommer most recently served as executive vice president and chief sales officer at Republic National Distributing Company, where he...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Gow’s Home Hardware Partners With The Brick for Expanded Furniture and Appliance Selection
Gow’s Home Hardware in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, announced a partnership with The Brick that will bring the furniture and mattress retailer inside its existing store. The Brick will operate as a franchise within Gow’s hardware space, launching in spring 2026. Dealer‑owner Amanda...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
White Cap Completes Acquisition of Colony Hardware
White Cap, a leading distributor of specialty construction supplies, completed its acquisition of Colony Hardware on February 6, 2026. Colony adds over 60 locations across 20 Eastern and Central states, expanding White Cap’s geographic footprint. The deal merges Colony’s same‑day delivery and...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff Through Executive Order Following Supreme Court Ruling
President Donald Trump announced an executive order imposing a 15% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated his earlier emergency‑law tariff plan. The new tariffs include exemptions for critical minerals, metals...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
GDP Sees Slow Growth in Q4 2025
Real GDP growth slowed sharply in Q4 2025, posting a 1.4% annualized increase, down from 4.4% in Q3. The decline reflects the fallout from a historic federal shutdown, which cut government spending and removed more than one percentage point of growth....
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News•Feb 19, 2026
House-Hasson Names Jeff Land as CEO
House‑Hasson Hardware Company announced Jeff Land as its new chief executive officer, succeeding retiring CEO Steve Henry after a 16‑year tenure. Land joins from Northern Tool & Equipment, where he served as senior vice president overseeing merchandising, inventory, product management,...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Canadian Tire Ends 2025 With Strong Q4 Revenue Growth
Canadian Tire Corporation reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of C$4.551 billion, an 8.3% increase year‑over‑year, while consolidated comparable sales rose 4.2% in the quarter and 4.1% for the full year. The company highlighted a strong holiday season that boosted foot traffic and...
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