Here is some industry news from the retail, hardware and lumber and building materials sectors. 

Hardware Retailing 

• Ace Slated to Open 170 New Stores This Year 
• Celebrating Growth and Longevity at the Blish-Mize Fall Market 
• Consistency, Innovation Highlight Orgill’s 2021 Fall Online Buying Market 
• Holiday Spending to Grow in 2021 
• Consumers Ready for In-person Shopping 

LBM Journal

Do it Best Builds for Growth at Fall Market

HBS Dealer 

• True Value eCommerce Goes Local 

Independent Retailer 

• Small Business Spirit is Thriving 

National Retail Federation 

• Labor Market Will Play Increasing Role in Economic Outlook but Rising Wages Could Lead to More Inflation