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How The Home Depot Is Turning Final Four Week into a Win for Communities

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On March 31, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

This year, as the Official Home Improvement Partner for March Madness, The Home Depot is furnishing player lounges for every men’s and women’s team competing at the Final Four in Indianapolis and Phoenix. Inside, players will find fully outfitted spaces - couches, rugs, tables, and massage chairs - designed to help them decompress, refocus, and prepare for the biggest games of their lives.

AI at The Home Depot: A Look at the Future of Home Improvement

Posted by Contributor
On March 31, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

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 customers and professional contractors.

Niemann Foods Acquires Final Jerry’s Hardware Locations, Transitions Stores to Ace

Posted by Contributor
On March 30, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

Niemann Foods has acquired the remaining three locations of Jerry's Hardware & Rental, marking the company’s full exit from the hardware sector.

Rival Holdings Announces Leadership Promotions for Alicia Wilkins and Brandon Koenig

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On March 24, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

Rival Holdings, an Indiana-based investment and holding company, has announced the promotions of Alicia Wilkins to Chief People Officer and Brandon Koenig to Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its impact in the built ecosystem.

Credit and Debit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Reach Record $198.25 Billion

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On March 20, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

Credit and debit card “swipe” fees that big banks and global card networks charge merchants to process transactions have reached a new record of $198.25 billion amid calls by President Donald Trump and others to bring the “out of control Swipe Fee ripoff” under control, the Merchants Payments Coalition said today.

NRF Forecasts 4.4% Annual Retail Sales Growth with New Economic Model

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On March 19, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

The National Retail Federation forecast that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, based on a newly enhanced forecasting approach developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, one of the world’s leading independent economic advisory firms.

Tractor Supply Steps Onto Rodeo’s Biggest Stage as Presenting Sponsor of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

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On March 12, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (the “Company”), announced today it is an Official Partner of the 2026 National Finals Rodeo (NFR), known officially as the “Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Tractor Supply Company.” The sponsorship of one of rodeo’s most prestigious events solidifies Tractor Supply as a top supporter of western sports nationally, regionally and locally.

Mead Lumber Completes Renaming Efforts with Final Knecht Home Center Location

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On March 12, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

Mead Lumber will complete the renaming of its former Knecht Home Center stores on Friday, March 13, when its Cañon City, Colorado location officially changes its name to Mead Lumber. The move marks the final step in a brand transition that began in October 2025 with the company’s locations in Rapid City and Spearfish, South Dakota, and Gillette and Sheridan, Wyoming.

True Value Takes Center Court as Official Hardware Partner of the BIG EAST Conference

Posted by Contributor
On March 9, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

True Value is stepping onto a national stage as the Offi cial Hardware Partner of the BIG EAST Conference, bringing the trusted neighborhood hardware brand to millions of college basketball fans from March 11–14.

Do it Best and True Value Spring Market Ignites Growth

Posted by Contributor
On March 7, 2026
Cutting Edge Products

Do it Best and True Value dealers are actively engaging in the Spring Market at the Colorado Convention Center, where education, exclusive buying opportunities, networking, and strategic launches are designed to equip them with new tools, from cutting-edge solutions to data intelligence, that directly drive growth, margin, and profitability.

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