The Hardware Connection
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In the News
Ace Hardware Reports Record Q3 Revenue Despite Decline in Net Income
Ace Hardware Corp. announced record third-quarter revenues of $2.4 billion, a 2.8 percent increase from the same period in 2023.…
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In the News
Do it Best Finalizes True Value Acquisition, Creating Largest Network of Independent Home Improvement Stores
Do it Best has officially completed its acquisition of True Value, creating the world’s largest cooperative network of independent home…
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Retail Hardware Newsroom
Retail Hardware Industry Transforms: Key Acquisitions, Revenue Growth, and Leadership Changes
Do it Best Finalizes True Value Acquisition Do it Best has completed its acquisition of True Value, forming the world’s…
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In the News
Insights from Do it Best’s Latest Podcast: CEO Dan Starr on True Value Acquisition and Member Impact
In a podcast released on November 12, Do it Best President and CEO Dan Starr provided an inside look into…
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Features
Latest News on True Value/Do it Best; Plus Heroic Hurricane Recovery — November Issue
Flooded out but not down—read how one retailer rebuilds after devastating flood waters.
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Product Reviews
Johnson GreenBrite® 3×360° Plane Laser
Celebrating over 75 years of innovation, Johnson Level & Tool has established itself as a cornerstone in the world of…
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Product Spotlight
It’s a Real Cinch
No grommet holes required to tie down tarp, camo cloth and sheet plastic. Makes bungee cords and ratchet straps more…
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Issue Archive
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Features
Green Light for Do it Best Purchase of True Value
As the bankruptcy and sale process advances, store owners weigh options for future stability and support. “We’re at a crossroads,”…
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Dealer Profiles
How to Harness Brand Power
Hardware Sales has mastered event-based marketing and community partnerships. Learn how this Bellingham, Wash., Do it Best retailer boosts sales…
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