Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (Mayhew Tools) announces its new 2 Pc. Hammerless Pin Punch Set, Part Number 89023. This unique spring-powered tool set is engineered to deliver powerful striking force with unmatched precision, making it an essential tool for professionals working with wood and metal.

Home Depot announced Wednesday that it is laying off approximately 800 employees and requiring corporate staff to return to the office five days per week, effective the week of April 6.

Key retailers and brands from around the globe are gearing up for The Inspired Home Show® 2026 – the premier marketplace for the home and housewares industry that will take place March 10-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. With more than 2,000 brands and 300,000 products, the Show – which is organized annually by the International Housewares Association (IHA) – is North America’s largest event for the home and housewares industry.

Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. announced that Lucy Hawkins has been named Strategic Account Manager. With more than a decade of experience supporting manufacturing and distribution teams across customer service, operations, and sales, Hawkins will lead growth for Mayhew’s cable ties product line and help strengthen partnerships with distributors and customers.

Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (Mayhew Tools), through its division Mayhew Basque Plastics LLC, announces that select high-performance cable ties within their product line are now qualified to Mil-spec SAE AS23190. The products are also approved for listing on the Qualified Products List (QPL) 23190, marking a major milestone that satisfies the strict buying standards for the military, aerospace, and defense sectors.

When small change adds up, it can make a big difference. Thanks to a two-week register round-up campaign by Damariscotta Hardware, a locally owned cooperative partner of Do it Best Corp., $2,500 will support the work of Healthy Lincoln County. The funds were raised one checkout at a time and matched dollar-for-dollar by the locally owned cooperative.

Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, has been ranked No. 4 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, moving up one spot in the annual ranking of the world’s top franchise systems. Ace Hardware was also named the No. 1 franchise in the ‘Miscellaneous Retail Businesses’ category for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing the strength and consistency of its cooperative model.

R.P. Lumber opened its 91st and newest location in Carlyle, IL on Monday, January 12, 2026. The family-owned, full-service home center and building materials retailer recently completed an extensive remodel of the former Wiegman Ford property at 1351 William Rd., bringing new life to a familiar site in the community.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is applauding the House Judiciary Committee’s advancement of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, calling it an important step forward in addressing a growing and increasingly complex threat to retailers and consumers.

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has officially opened its 2,400th store with a new location in Aiken, South Carolina. The milestone opening is one of four Tractor Supply stores celebrating grand openings within the first two weeks of 2026, setting the tone for the company’s ambitious plan to open 100 new stores by year’s end. The Aiken opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community celebration and a $2,400 donation to a local equine rescue organization, underscoring Tractor Supply’s continued commitment to the communities it serves.