Grilling & Outdoor Living Special Section and More — March Issue
ALSO INSIDE — NEW! Digital Beacon Awards | Industry Insights from Deals Report | National Hardware Show Preview | Exclusive…
Technology, Trust and Growth: What’s Next for Do it Best and True Value
Dan Starr sees the Do it Best Spring Market, March 21-23 in Orlando, Fla., as a key moment to connect…
2024 Retail Hardware Deals Report
This map shows the 175 hardware store facilities that changed hands in 2024, based on joint research by Hardware Connection…
Grill, Gather, Give
— By Doug Carroll: The scent of hickory smoke and sizzling meat fills the air as crowds weave through Brownsboro…
Retailer Stories, CEO Insights & 15 Years of Hardware Wisdom — February Issue
Altadena Hardware owner shares how community support gives his family strength to rebuild after the LA fires.
Orgill’s Growth Playbook
Boyden Moore, president and CEO of Orgill, is leading the company’s push to help independent retailers stay competitive. “We have…
After the Fire
The blaze left only the store’s brick façade standing, destroying everything inside and resulting in a total loss of inventory…
5 Ways to Increase Average Transaction Size
A consistent, manageable price change strategy—updating around 500 prices weekly—keeps your process efficient, maintains your price image and reduces inflationary…
Tools and Tech Report from 2025 CES
Consumer Electronics Show 2025 in Las Vegas attracted over 141,000 attendees from more than 150 countries, with more than 4,500…
California Wildfires of January 2025 Devastate Altadena Hardware
The store, owned by Jim and Paula Orlandini, had served the community for over 80 years. January’s California wildfires, fueled…
