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Dublin, Ireland, Hardware Store’s AI Chatbot Could Spark Inspiration for U.S. Retailers
Independent hardware retailers across the U.S. are watching artificial intelligence reshape industries—but many still wonder how it can be useful…
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Do it Best Foundation Raises $1.36 Million at Annual Golf Fundraiser
Linzer Products representatives join Do it Best CEO Dan Starr during the Do it Best Foundation’s fifth annual Fore the…
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2025 Beacon Awards Winners Announced
Honorees to Be Recognized During Awards Gala at the 2025 IHI Conference, July 30–31 at JW Marriott Grande Lakes in…
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NEW! Digital Beacon Awards Recognize Standouts in Online Engagement, Social Media, and E-Commerce
Hardware Connection is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Digital Beacon Awards, a new initiative launched this year…
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Orgill Announces Craig Cowart as New CNRG President
Craig Cowart, newly named president of CNRG, brings more than 25 years of experience across retail, distribution, and leadership roles…
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Aubuchon Company Acquires Two Wolf Family Hardware Stores in Connecticut
The Aubuchon Company will acquire two Wolf family hardware stores in Woodbury and Watertown, Conn., bringing its total to 130…
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Spahn & Rose to Acquire Whit Davis Lumber Plus
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Whit Davis Lumber Plus, a building materials supplier…
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Do it Best Forms Member Care Team, Appoints Hufford as Director
Do it Best has announced the formation of a new member care team, part of a broader initiative to improve…
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Ace Hardware Elects New Board Member, Re-Elects Directors at 2025 Annual Meeting
Ace Hardware has announced the results of its 2025 board elections, including the addition of a new board member and…
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Moen Raises Red Flags Over Health Risks of Off-Brand Faucets
A new Moen graphic illustrates the hidden dangers of off-brand faucets, linking contaminated water to potential harm to internal organs—including…
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