by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 31, 2025 | Industry News
James D. Tipton, former president and CEO of Handy Hardware, passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 100. Jim served as president and CEO of Handy Hardware for over 21 years, retiring in 2002, and was an icon in the industry. Jim was also a bombardier on a B-29 in...
by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 9, 2023 | Industry News
Industry leader and former North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) president and CEO Bill Lee died Friday, September 29. Lee was a passionate supporter of the independent home improvement retail industry, serving the association for over 20 years before...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 1, 2021 | Industry News
Home improvement industry pioneer and former Hardware Retailing editor Bob Vereen has died at age 96. He spent his professional life covering the home improvement channel, visiting countless home improvement stores and sharing his findings through numerous articles...
