Lindsey Thompson

Hardware Retailing spoke with chief information officer Ken Widner about the tech center and the specific ways it will positively impact the companies and their retailers. 

Numerator shares how the income divide between homebuyers is impacting the home improvement industry and how retailers can appeal to both ends of the spectrum.

Striking the perfect balance between honoring the past and moving into the future, the Brinkmann family has turned Brinkmann’s from a single 1,200-square-foot store in Sayville, New York, to a six-location operation making an impact in numerous communities across Long Island. In 1976, Tony and Pat Brinkmann opened the first location in Sayville, grounding the …

Constant price changes from tariffs. Labor costs that continue to rise. A soft housing market and low consumer confidence. Looking at all the recent economic headlines, it can feel like there is little retailers can do to control eroding margins and protect their bottom lines. But it is not all bad news—there are ways retailers …

With economic uncertainties still looming, Ace Hardware is working to capture market share for holiday spending with its curated gift guides.

Nation’s Best hosted its third annual Women’s Leadership Retreat bringing together nearly 60 women for three days of growth, connection and celebration.

HIRI's 2025 Home Improvement Insights Summit sent attendees home loaded with practical best practices based in current data and research.

From beef jerky to fertilizer and pet toys, discover the top product picks at the House-Hasson 2025 Fall Dealer Market.

Orgill honored several manufacturers with Excellence Awards, recognizing their collaboration, partnership and dedication to innovation.

The new Orgill Innovation Center reiterates Orgill's commitment to fulling its mission of helping customers be successful by offering customized solutions.

Students of the NHPA's Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) class of 2025 took away skills and knowledge.

Standing on a firm foundation with an eye on the future, Orgill celebrated the grand opening of its 553,000-square-foot Innovation Center.

Serving as a combat engineer in the U.S. Marines from 2002 to 2007, Heath Warren loved being able to fix things and solve problems, skills he transferred to the independent home improvement channel. Currently, Warren is the maintenance technician for Carthage Hardware in Carthage, Missouri, where he uses his love for repair to serve the …

Ace Hardware has earned the No. 5 ranking on the Franchise Times Top 400 list for the fourth year in a row.

One of the best ways to diversify your audience and differentiate your business is through business-to-business (B2B) sales. When you think of B2B, you probably picture outside sales teams making cold calls, and while that method is successful for many, retailers are finding success beyond traditional outside sales teams. Whether you’re looking to build B2B …

Learn more how these retailers reward B2B customers through pro-only loyalty programs and appreciation events. 

When it comes to knowing where to start with B2B sales in your business, retailers who have found success in this area suggest starting small.

Costello’s Ace Hardware announced the acquisition of Rommel’s Ace Home Centers, a family-owned group of 11 stores across Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.

Kicking off the 2025 Homecoming event, Home Hardware Stores Limited announced the recipients of the annual Proud of My Home Achievement Awards.

In November, Lowe’s will open two additional stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, increasing the chains store count in Texas to 147.