Volume 230 • Issue 1 • January/February 2026 • hardwareretailing.com
Serving Hardware, Home Center & Building Material Retailers
Published by the North American Hardware and Paint Association
Industry Snapshot NHPA’s 2026 Market Measure Report Offers Insights Into the Year Ahead Page 20
CLOSING THE GAP How Top Retailers Turn Comparison Into Competitive Power Page 40
BOTTOM LINE ABLAZE Light Up Sales With Custom Fireplace Services Page 60
A BRIGHT FUTURE Nominations are open for the 2026 Young Retailer of the Year Awards