Here are some recent notices and news stories from the retail industry. 

Hardware Retailing 

• U.S. Sees a Boost in Store Openings in 2021 
• 3 Home Improvement Takeaways from HIRI 
• Do it Best Hosts Spring Market ‘Virtually Everywhere’, Focuses on Trends, Product Availability
• Orgill Celebrates 175th Anniversary, Opens Doors to In-Person Spring Dealer Market

 LBM Journal 

• HBI issues labor shortage ‘call to action’ for home builders 
• Remodeling demand remained strong in 2021 despite supply chain problems 
• National Hardware Show joining IBS, KBIS in Las Vegas next year 
• Real Issues. Real Answers: The future of the independent LBM dealer 

HBS Dealer 

• Ace nails record sales, profits 
• Step up to e-commerce 
• Phone home: Hardware house calls  

Retail Dive 

• What retail has in store for 2022 
• Home Depot, Lowe’s sales lap pandemic highs

 Total Retail 

• The Pandemic Permanently Changed Consumer Behavior. Top 3 Retail Lessons for 2022.