Hardware Retailing

Hardware Retailing Magazine is a monthly publication from the North American Hardware Association. It serves as a reliable resource for more than 35,000 independent home improvement retailers in both the U.S. and Canada.

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Home Improvement Growth Expected Through 2026 - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Home » Industry News » Home Improvement Growth Expected Through 2026 Industry News Annual spending for home improvements and maintenance is expected to grow modestly through 2026, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University. The LIRA projects year over year spending for home renovation and repair will increase 2.5%, reaching a record $526 billion by Q1 2026. “A...
Lawn and Garden Category Sees Growth With Lawn Mower Segment - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Home » Industry News » Lawn and Garden Category Sees Growth With Lawn Mower Segment Tags HIRI home improvement research institute Lawn And Garden News news trends trends 4 Outdoor Power Tools for Spring As the weather gets warmer, more homeowners will be looking to spruce up and prepare …...
Bipartisan Legislation Pushes for Mass Timber in Federal Construction - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Introduced in late March, the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025 aims to prioritize the usage of mass timber and other innovative wood products in federal projects, including public buildings and military facilities. This preference is designed to encourage the adoption of sustainable building materials. The legislative proposal was bipartisanly introduced by senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), James Risch (R-ID), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID).
Ace Hardware Announces Partnership With Major League Baseball - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Lindsey Thompson

For the next three years, Ace Hardware will be the Official Hardware and Home Improvement Retail Partner of Major League Baseball. “We’re excited to partner with Ace Hardware, another iconic American brand whose impact has been felt by consumers around the country,” says Uzma Rawn Dowler, MLB chief marketing officer & senior vice president, global corporate partnerships.
Judge Approves True Value Bankruptcy Plan - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Lindsey Thompson

Home » Industry News » Judge Approves True Value Bankruptcy Plan Industry News During a hearing last week, Judge Karen Owens of the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved True Value’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan and disclosure statement. The court adjourned for a brief time to allow the debtors to address outstanding objections of the plan from Fifth Third Bank and Bank of Montreal and reconvened after those objections were addressed. “Thank you for working so productively for...
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1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

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Gold Beach Lumber Yard Acquires 2 Hennick’s Home Center Stores - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Lindsey Thompson

Home » Industry News » Gold Beach Lumber Yard Acquires 2 Hennick’s Home Center Stores Industry News Gold Beach Lumber Yard announced the acquisition of the Hennick’s Home Center locations in Bandon and Lakeside, Oregon.
Remodeling Sentiment Down in Q1 2025 - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q1 2025, posting a reading of 63, down five points compared to the previous quarter. While the reading of 63 is still in positive territory, this is only the second time since the first quarter of 2020 that the RMI has been this low. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as good, fair or poor.
International Hardware Fair Announces New 2026 Dates - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Home » Industry Events » International Hardware Fair Announces New 2026 Dates Industry Events, Industry News, International Events The central business platform for the global hardware industry, the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair, launches in 2026 with fresh momentum and a new sequence of days, running from March 3 to March 6, 2026. International decision-makers, buyers and retailers will meet in Cologne, Germany for four days of innovation, networking and industry education....
Paused Tariffs Offer Temporary Relief for Consumers - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Days after sweeping tariffs were announced, President Donald Trump has paused tariffs for most nations for 90 days and increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. As a result of these tariffs, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett says imports during the second half of 2025 are expected to be down at least 20% year over year. Even balanced against elevated levels earlier this year, it could bring the 2025 cargo volume to a net decline of 150% or more.