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Lee Hardware and Building Supply Preserves Legacy Through Open Succession Planning and Humble Leadership
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (345+ words) Annie Dameworth April 20, 2026 Industry News, News, Profiles Known for its exceptional customer service, retail excellence and leadership, Lee Hardware & Building Supply is a beloved establishment with two locations in Waycross and Lakeland, Georgia. Operated by a third-generation owner, Heather Lee…...
Ace Hardware Expands Last Mile Through Partnership With Uber Eats
1+ week, 6+ day ago (147+ words) Lindsey Thompson April 7, 2026 Industry News Uber Technologies Inc. and Ace Hardware announced a new partnership that will bring over 3, 700 Ace Hardware locations across all 50 states to the Uber Eats platform. Going live today, customers can use the Uber Eats app…...
Mc Coy's Building Supply Hops Into Spring with Family-Friendly Event
2+ week, 4+ day ago (162+ words) Annie Dameworth April 2, 2026 Checkouts Mc Coy's Building Supply rang in the spring season with an Easter-themed event, bringing in families for a day of creativity and community. During the store's "Hop To It" event, children and their families were invited…...
From Service to Sawdust: A Veteran's Blueprint for Home Improvement Success
2+ week, 5+ day ago (286+ words) Jacob Musselman April 1, 2026 Operations Always ready. Always there. The venerable motto of the U. S. National Guard is what Tim Kromholtz lived out during his time in the Washington Air National Guard and still adheres to in his executive role in the…...
Growth, ROI Is on the Agenda at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference
2+ week, 5+ day ago (386+ words) Jacob Musselman April 1, 2026 Operations No other event this year will bring the independent channel together or provide meaningful ROI like the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI), hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and The Hardware Conference....
A Century-Old Hardware Store Continues Under New Leadership
2+ week, 5+ day ago (197+ words) Annie Dameworth April 1, 2026 Industry News, News, Profiles For over 100 years, Paschal Brothers Hardware & Lumber has been a cornerstone in the Jacksonville, Florida, community. Corey Hunt, longtime vice president of Paschal Brothers, recently purchased the operation with a renewed commitment to…...
From Lawn Care to Lifestyle Capital: Where Growth Is Taking Root
2+ week, 6+ day ago (141+ words) Jacob Musselman March 31, 2026 Operations As lawn and garden season accelerates, mid-to-large yard investments are proving to be more strategic and segmented than many may assume. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute's (HIRI) 2025 Project Decision Study, yard, garden and outdoor…...
Home Depot Expands AI Efforts to Shape Future of Home Improvement
2+ week, 6+ day ago (380+ words) Jacob Musselman March 31, 2026 Industry News, News The Home Depot currently offers more than a dozen AI-powered capabilities, with numerous others in development. Through new artificial intelligence tools, the company is delivering its home improvement expertise directly to millions of DIY…...
Consumer Satisfaction Holds Strong as Paint Prices Soar, J. D. Power Study Finds
3+ week, 3+ day ago (223+ words) Annie Dameworth March 27, 2026 Industry News, News Consumers have seen price increases across all paint segments, including interior, exterior and exterior stain, according to the JD Power 2026 U. S. Paint Satisfaction Study." Exterior paint has experienced the largest increase, up $3. 22 per gallon. While…...
Product Picks From the Do it Best and True Value 2026 Spring Market
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (491+ words) Lindsey Thompson March 16, 2026 Industry Events, Products In the Mile High City, Do it Bestmembers and True Value retailers continued their journey together toward integration at the 2026 Spring Market. Hardware Retailing editor and director of content development, Lindsey Thompson, also explored…...