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Introducing the Digital Beacon Awards Sponsored by WD-40 Low Odor
The new Digital Beacon Awards, sponsored by WD-40 Low Odor, will honor hardware stores and home improvement centers that excel…
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In the News
Christmas in March at Ace Spring 2025 Convention in San Antonio
The Ace Hardware General Session stage featured Christmas trees and holiday décor, highlighting the company’s focus on boosting holiday sales.…
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Retail Hardware Newsroom
Do it Best Strengthens Logistics as Westlake and Aubuchon Expand; Q4 and 2024 Results Reveal Trends for This Year
Ace Hardware Reports Record 2024 Revenue Ace Hardware reported record 2024 revenue of $9.5 billion, with strong growth in outdoor…
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In the News
Q4 Home Improvement Retail Financial Roundup: Trends and Insights for 2025
The home improvement sector wrapped up 2024 with mixed financial results, as retailers navigated shifting consumer behaviors, inflationary pressures, and…
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In the News
Ace Hardware Reports Record 2024 Revenue, Highlights Key Retail Trends
Ace Hardware closed 2024 with record-breaking financial results, reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $2.3 billion, up 7.6 percent from the previous…
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In the News
Busy Show Floor, New Vendors and Tech Trends Define Orgill 2025 Spring Market
Retailers flooded into the Orgill 2025 Spring Market as doors opened, eager to explore nearly 1 million square feet of…
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Issue Archive
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In the News
IHI Conference 2025 Will Be in Orlando, July 30–31 — Register Today!
The Independent Home Improvement Conference is returning in 2025, promising another unforgettable event for independent hardware and home improvement retailers.…
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Features
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.
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Product Reviews
Fluidmaster 523A Universal 2” & 3” Super Flapper
Every retailer dreads the cycle of frustrated customers returning the wrong part, exasperated after multiple trips to the store, only…
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