Doug Donaldson

Doug Donaldson

Doug is the Editor of Hardware Connection and has 25+ years of experience writing for hardware publications including Hardware Retailer/Do-It-Yourself Retailing and Farm Supply Retailing as well as various industry custom publications.

In the News

Do it Best Group Makes Major Paint Category Move With Sherwin-Williams

Less than two years after acquiring True Value’s assets, Do it Best Group is making one of its most significant…
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Shaped by the Current

The Flow of the BuildA Cooperative ConnectionToday’s Operation, Tomorrow’s Capacity10 Design Center Tips from Power Townsend on How to Compete…
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A New NHS Blueprint

A restructured NHS: Concept to Commerce RECONFIGURES the show floor and expands strategy sessions for a broader vision of how…
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2026 Digital Beacon Awards – Sponsored by WD-40 Low Odor

2026 Digital Beacon Awards CategoriesJudging the 2026 Digital Beacon AwardsThe Road to Orlando Following a landmark inaugural year, the 2026…
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Big Boxes Post Modest Q4 Gains as Consumer Caution Persists

Home Depot: Stable Demand, Measured OutlookLowe’s: Pro and Online Continue to DriveTractor Supply: Essentials Hold, Discretionary SoftensWhat the Numbers Signal…
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Ace Pushes Faster Service, Delivery at Spring Convention

Ace Expanding Same-Day ReachEnergy on the Floor of the Ace Hardware Spring 2026 Convention, Retailers RespondSeasonal Focus Drives Show Floor…
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Registration Open for 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference

Beacon Award winners featured at the Independent Home Improvement Conference in Orlando.
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Features

Building Tech for Scale — Q&A with Sharms Bala, Orgill’s Chief Digital and Information Officer

Bala is focused on building scalable technology and practical AI tools that improve efficiency and support independent retailers. Orgill’s new…
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Primed For Modest Growth — 2026 Paint & Decorating Report

As remodeling activity levels off, paint and decorating remain stable, with disciplined assortments and in-stock performance driving results. Paint and…
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Spray Paint Merchandising Tips: A Practical Playbook from a Category Specialist

By featuring Montana Colors on a dedicated endcap, Hagan Ace Hardware in Florida creates a destination within the paint department…
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