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Industry Viewpoint: Maximizing Margins With Smart Category Price Plans

Industry Viewpoint: Maximizing Margins With Smart Category Price Plans

Mike Aylen advises hardware retailers to tailor contractor discounts by customer group and product category, then review pricing regularly.
Drips To Dollars: How One Retailer Turns DIY Plumbing Into Retail Success

Drips To Dollars: How One Retailer Turns DIY Plumbing Into Retail Success

North Carolina’s Knob Hardware says plumbing generates 10% to 12% of store revenue, supported by broad inventory and staff guidance for DIYers.
Elegant, Not Beachy — Why Shells Are The Motif Every Tastemaker Is Putting On Their Table This Year

Elegant, Not Beachy — Why Shells Are The Motif Every Tastemaker Is Putting On Their Table This Year

Designers and brands are bringing shell forms to tableware in silver, porcelain and polished finishes, reframing a familiar coastal motif as elegant decor.
Sommeliers Say You Should Order Wine Like You’d Choose Art

Sommeliers Say You Should Order Wine Like You’d Choose Art

Wine professionals say budget, personal taste and expert advice can help diners choose bottles, much as buyers select art.
Spikes, Acid Colors, And Chairs You Can't Lounge On — How 'Discomfort' Became One Of 2027'S Biggest Design Trends

Spikes, Acid Colors, And Chairs You Can’t Lounge On — How ‘Discomfort’ Became One Of 2027’S Biggest Design Trends

Livingetc’s SS27 trend report points to acidic colors, sharp forms and deliberate visual friction in interiors, challenging quiet, universally pleasing rooms.
The 45 Best Gifts For Women That You Can Buy On Amazon

The 45 Best Gifts For Women That You Can Buy On Amazon

Veranda published an editor-selected guide to 45 gift ideas for women available on Amazon, spanning beauty, home, travel, accessories and more.
Not Cheddar, Not American — Grilled Cheese Is So Much Creamier When You Use This Cheese

Not Cheddar, Not American — Grilled Cheese Is So Much Creamier When You Use This Cheese

A Kitchn writer recommends Cooper Sharp White for grilled cheese, citing its creamy melt and tangy flavor. The review is a personal taste test.
Ace Retail Group Adds New Senior Director Of Merchandising

Ace Retail Group Adds New Senior Director Of Merchandising

Ace Retail Group named Phillip Dalrymple senior director of merchandising to lead assortment strategy, vendor partnerships and category performance.
What Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, And Boomers Are All Hunting For Secondhand

What Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, And Boomers Are All Hunting For Secondhand

House Beautiful’s report describes distinct secondhand tastes: Gen Z favors eclectic finds, Millennials midcentury pieces, and Boomers nostalgic goods.
A Part Of His Identity: The Independent Channel Has Always Been In Logan McEniry’s Story

A Part Of His Identity: The Independent Channel Has Always Been In Logan McEniry’s Story

Oceanside Ace Hardware owner Logan McEniry has worked in home improvement since age 16 while serving as a Marine Corps logistics officer.