Companies rally for storm rebuild

Even as Hurricane Ian tracks north, big companies dig deep to help communities recover.

Home Depot Hurricane Ian aftermath image

Do it Best grows again

Home improvement cooperative promotes 5, adds 7 to the team.

Jen Nordmann

Congress avoids government shutdown

The legislation includes an additional $12.3 billion in aid for Ukraine.

a large stone statue in front of a building

News
Quikrete Industry Dashboard
Consumer Confidence Index is up, stocks are down.
News
L&W Supply acquires Dana Wallboard Supply
The move allows L&W to serve the Boston market and is the distributor’s second location in Massachusetts.
News
One-on-One with Beth Casson
Here's how to get ready for the new and improved National Hardware Show.

Advertisement

KNJG attacks weeds with Trimec

The Trimec Speed Lawn Weed Killer stars in Ken’s New Jersey Garage.

Advertisement

Made in USA: The E-Book

Domestic manufacturing is in the news. Read all about it.

USA

News
Craftsman rolls back to the track
Stanley Black & Decker’s brand Craftsman renews as title sponsor for NASCAR Truck Series.
Products
Igloo Yellow Submarine cooler backpack
Special-edition Beatles drink and snack backpack holds 24 cans; now all you need is love.
HARDWARE STORES
Wehrung’s Lumber and Home Center expands
This Do it Best member dealer adds a 5th location in Pennsylvania; grand opening Oct. 22.
News
Northern Tool + Equipment partners with Ariens
Northern Tool will offer a variety of Ariens Sno-Thros models both in stores and online.
Building Materials
Simpson Strong-Tie steel spline solution for mass timber
The LDSS light diaphragm spline strap is placed directly on top of panels.
News
Beacon gets bigger in Texas
The distributor brings two new locations to new Lone Star markets.
People News
Johane Domersant, Deere’s DEI global talent leader
A new view takes firm ‘outside its comfort zone’, brings fresh perspective to John Deere.
News
EYE on RETAIL: Walmart's next-gen fulfillment center
The 1.1 million-square-foot, high-tech facility is the first of four state-of-the-art fulfillment centers the retailer is dedicating to e-commerce.

Popular Articles

Wehrung’s Lumber and Home Center expands

Wehrung's Macungie

Hammer time: We have a winner

Great hammer race winner

Bomb prevention program for hardware stores

Do it Best bomb prevention program 2

Beacon gets bigger in Texas

a person standing in front of a building

Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc

The Top 200 ProDealers

The 2022 Industry Scoreboard tracks the leaders of the lumber business.

top 200 pro dealers

Bulletins

Blog
Insights & Opinion
July 15
Three Strategies for Combating the Supply Chain Crisis
One company’s approach that minimizes impact of global events.
Warren Swindlehurst
President
July 14
Wanted: Future leaders
Do you know a future leader? If you see someone, say something.
Kenneth Clark
Editor in Chief
Blog
The Hardware Store Report
July 25
Confessions of an event-wary retailer
Got SWAG-bag fatigue? Here's how an experienced store owner rejuvenated in-store special events.
Craig Smith
Owner
Dec 16
Putting the "e" into eCommerce
An approach to winning: Entrepreneurial, Efficient and (E)nspirational.
Kenneth Clark
Editor in Chief

Products

Milwaukee Tool six bay charger

Portable Packout charger with multi-bays can charge two batteries simultaneously.

Milwaukee Tool six bay charger