Outdoor Living Product Report | 2026 Tech Trends
January 28 Issue — WD-40’s CEO on independent hardware and real retailer insights.
Changing Faster Than The Market — Q&A With Steve Brass, President and CEO of WD-40 Company
Brass has been with WD-40 Company for more than 30 years and was named president and chief executive officer in…
Consumer Electronics Show Report: Smarter Homes, Seamless Living
Here’s your inside scoop on four hot trends in home technology, energy efficiency and automation from the 2026 Consumer Electronics…
Sizzle to Simmer: A Shift in Outdoor Living
As grill ownership remains high, outdoor living departments such as this one at Germantown Hardware in Germantown, Tenn., reflect a…
6 Tips for Hosting Grilling Events that Drive Traffic
Grill days at John’s Building Supply/John’s Ace Hardware lean into fun and visibility, helping create an atmosphere that feels more…
Real-World Lessons from Retailers Who Are Getting It Right—January 14th Issue
Hardware Connection January 14th issue — A Century Club cover story, a Retailer2Retailer about saving lives, and a thought leadership…
Lummus Supply Co. is Still Building After 100 Years
Five generations of the Lummus family have now worked in and helped manage Lummus Supply Co. as it reaches its…
A Mother’s Grief Becomes a Mission That Saves Lives at Stan’s Ace Hardware
By Michelle Leopold — Michelle Leopold, co-owner of Stan’s Ace Hardware, has turned personal tragedy into a community mission, helping…
Consultative Sales, The New Standard—Q&A with Orgill’s David Mobley
Mobley, Orgill’s executive vice president of sales, has spent more than two decades with the company in sales leadership roles…
From Family Stores to the C-Suite — Lessons in Resilience
November Issue — Explore this month’s new products, glues and adhesives category performance, and coverage of retail theft affecting hardware…
