Doug Donaldson
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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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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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Consumer Edge: Big-Ticket Home Purchases Stalled in 2025 as Spending Shifts to Repairs, Décor and Essentials
Consumer Edge on February 18 published its Home & Garden Outlook 2026 report, showing that U.S. household spending on large…
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Do it Best and True Value Report Mid-Year Results Driven by Growth and Integration Progress
Do it Best and True Value reported consolidated results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, reflecting the first full…
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Ace Hardware Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
Ace Hardware Corporation on February 18 reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, posting revenue gains…
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House-Hasson Names Jeff Land Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Land House-Hasson Hardware Company has appointed Jeff Land as chief executive officer, the company announced Feb. 19. Land joins…
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Do it Best Group Accelerates Distribution Optimization Plan, Relocates Montgomery, N.Y., Distribution Center
Do it Best Group announced it is moving ahead of schedule on a multi-phase distribution center optimization plan designed to…
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