Industry News

Arrow Tool Group to Host Final Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration at Littlestown Ace Hardware

October 12, 2026

Arrow Tool Group, a partner of the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, will host a special community celebration on Tuesday, November 17, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Littlestown Ace Hardware, 790 W. King St. in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, marking the final community event on the People’s Tree journey from Idaho to Washington, D.C.

Swiss Tech Puts the Women Behind the Brand at the Heart of Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

October 7, 2026

Special pink collection supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation, with Swiss Tech teammates stepping in front of the camera to bring the campaign to life.

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The Home Depot Announces 2026 Innovation Award Winners

October 7, 2026

The Home Depot announced its 2026 Innovation Awards winners at its Annual Supplier Partnership Meeting, recognizing products across various home improvement categories spanning from the backyard to the kitchen.

Orgill to Host U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing

October 7, 2026

Orgill welcomed members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a field hearing focused on the impact of recent tax legislation on small businesses, manufacturers, and working families.

Do it Best’s Russ Kathrein Elected Chair of NLBMDA Manufacturers & Services Council

October 1, 2026

Russ Kathrein, vice president of lumber and building materials at Do it Best, has been elected the next chair of the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association’s Manufacturers & Services Council. The position also includes a seat on NLBMDA’s board of directors.

Do it Best Group Puts Co-op Strength and Member-Focused Innovation to Work at Fall Market

September 26, 2026

Do it Best Group is putting the strength of its cooperative to work at the 2026 Do it Best and True Value Fall Market, giving independent retailers access to stronger buying opportunities, new technology, leading brands, and expert support designed to help them compete and grow.

Ace Hardware Fall 2026 Convention Drew RecordSetting Attendance in Orlando

September 24, 2026

Ace Hardware brought together thousands of independent retailers, vendors, and industry professionals for its 2026 Fall Convention, held September 22–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event attracted more than 14,500 attendees, representing an increase of over 5.5% compared to Ace's Fall 2023 Convention in Orlando.

Do it Best Group partners with Paycor to give store owners people management tools to drive business results

September 23, 2026

Do it Best Group is introducing a new people management and payroll solution designed to make it easier for members to manage their teams and spend more time running their businesses.

Do it Best Group and Trex Announce Strategic Relationship to Strengthen Outdoor Living Category for Independent Retailers

September 23, 2026

Do it Best Group and Trex Company, the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and railing, today announced a strategic relationship designed to strengthen the outdoor living category for Do it Best members and True Value retailers nationwide.

Bill Singleton Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

September 22, 2026

Bill Singleton, retired former owner and longtime leader of Lumber King, has received the J.C. & Azalie Egnew Lifetime Achievement Award from the McCreary County Heritage Foundation, recognizing a lifetime of contributions to business, economic development, and community service in McCreary County and throughout southeastern Kentucky.

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Arrow Tool Group to Host Final Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration at Littlestown Ace Hardware

Swiss Tech Puts the Women Behind the Brand at the Heart of Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

The Home Depot Announces 2026 Innovation Award Winners

Orgill to Host U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing

Do it Best’s Russ Kathrein Elected Chair of NLBMDA Manufacturers & Services Council

Do it Best Group Puts Co-op Strength and Member-Focused Innovation to Work at Fall Market

Ace Hardware Fall 2026 Convention Drew RecordSetting Attendance in Orlando

Do it Best Group partners with Paycor to give store owners people management tools to drive business results

Do it Best Group and Trex Announce Strategic Relationship to Strengthen Outdoor Living Category for Independent Retailers

Bill Singleton Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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