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Petsense by Tractor Supply Launches Round-Up Campaign to Support K9s for Warriors

September 16, 2026

Petsense by Tractor Supply, invites customers nationwide to round up their purchases at checkout through Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to benefit K9s For Warriors, the nation's leading provider of trained service dogs to veterans living with PTSD and other invisible wounds of war.

Orgill Grow Your Way Event

September 16, 2026

Orgill’s Grow Your Way Event, Nov. 3-5 at the new 553,000-square-foot Orgill Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, isn’t another traditional trade show or market. Designed around the idea that independent retailers aren’t one-size-fits-all, the event offers a more hands-on way to explore what’s possible through real-world merchandising concepts.

Target Names Mark Weinstein Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer

September 16, 2026

Target Corporation announced that Mark Weinstein has joined the company as chief marketing and guest experience officer, effective immediately. Weinstein reports directly to Michael Fiddelke, Target's chief executive officer, and will play a critical role in the company's growth strategy, elevating how consumers experience and connect with the Target brand.

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Nearly 1,000 Merchants Tell Judge Proposed Settlement of Visa/Mastercard Lawsuit is ‘Riddled With Loopholes’

September 16, 2026

The Merchant Payments Coalition said that nearly 1,000 businesses and trade associations have called on a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of merchants’ lawsuit over Visa and Mastercard credit card swipe fees that drive up consumer prices, saying the deal fails to provide adequate relief.

Do it Best Group Unveils Retail Innovation Lab to Put Emerging Technology in Members’ Hands

September 16, 2026

Do it Best Group has created a new Retail Innovation Lab designed to move emerging technology out of the presentation room and into the hands of its member-owners.

Merchants Welcome Trump Backing of Credit Card Swipe Fee Reform at GOP Midterm Convention

September 10, 2026

The Merchants Payments Coalition welcomed President Donald Trump’s latest call for credit card swipe fee reform, which took place tonight at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

Ace Hardware Reaches 100th New Store Opening of 2026, Continuing Nationwide Expansion

September 10, 2026

Ace Hardware, the world's largest hardware cooperative, today marked its 100th new store opening of 2026 and remains on pace to open more than 170 new stores by year-end. The growth reflects strong demand from existing Ace retailers expanding their businesses, independent operators converting to the Ace brand, and new entrepreneurs joining the cooperative.

Arrow Tool Group Becomes Diamond Sponsor for 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

September 8, 2026

Celebrating the meaning of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Arrow Tool Group’s support as a Diamond Sponsor will contribute to bringing the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from its home state of Idaho to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The tree’s journey is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and partners in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and the Society of American Foresters.

Do it Best Group to Consolidate Montgomery, NY Distribution Center Operations

September 3, 2026

Do it Best Group will cease operations at its Montgomery, N.Y. distribution center as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to optimize its distribution network following the acquisition of True Value.

Do it Best Group to distribute $132.9 million in patronage as integration delivers results

September 3, 2026

Do it Best Group closed fiscal year 2026 with $5 billion in consolidated sales, a 3.8% increase over the previous fiscal year, and will distribute $132.9 million in patronage to its member-owners. The results accompany measurable progress integrating True Value and building a more efficient combined company.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Petsense by Tractor Supply Launches Round-Up Campaign to Support K9s for Warriors

Orgill Grow Your Way Event

Target Names Mark Weinstein Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer

Nearly 1,000 Merchants Tell Judge Proposed Settlement of Visa/Mastercard Lawsuit is ‘Riddled With Loopholes’

Do it Best Group Unveils Retail Innovation Lab to Put Emerging Technology in Members’ Hands

Merchants Welcome Trump Backing of Credit Card Swipe Fee Reform at GOP Midterm Convention

Ace Hardware Reaches 100th New Store Opening of 2026, Continuing Nationwide Expansion

Arrow Tool Group Becomes Diamond Sponsor for 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Do it Best Group to Consolidate Montgomery, NY Distribution Center Operations

Do it Best Group to distribute $132.9 million in patronage as integration delivers results

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