Doug Donaldson
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Dealer Profiles
The Business of Belonging — H&H Home & Hardware Retailer Profile
Shanna West, owner of H&H Home & Hardware in Marion, Ky.: “How goes your hardware store, goes your community.” At…
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Features
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Features
Discipline Behind the Assortment — Q&A with Justin Hanford, VP of Merchandising at Do it Best
Justin Hanford, vice president of merchandising at Do it Best, helps guide product strategy, vendor relationships and category planning for…
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Features
What 2025 Revealed About Store Growth
Above: The 2025 openings-and-closings map reflects a tale of two markets, with mature regions consolidating and growth areas drawing new…
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Listening Before Leading — Steve Henry Reflects on His Tenure
Steve Henry speaks with dealers at the recent House-Hasson dealer market in Nashville, Tenn., reflecting the leadership approach he describes…
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In the News
Inside Orgill’s 2026 Dealer Market: Buying, Strategy and Store Concepts
The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., hosted Orgill’s 2026 Dealer Market Feb. 5–7, drawing thousands of independent hardware,…
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In the News
Diamond Vogel Marks 100 years of Manufacturing
Diamond Vogel is celebrating its 100th year in business in 2026, marking a century of manufacturing growth and evolution since…
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In the News
Ace Retail Group raises $1.3 million for Children’s Miracle Network in 2025
Tony Houk, vice president of store operations for Ace Retail Group, and Joe Jeffries, ceo of Ace Retail Group, present…
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Outdoor Living Product Report | 2026 Tech Trends — January 28 Issue
January 28 Issue — WD-40’s CEO on independent hardware and real retailer insights.
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In the News
Amazon Rolls Out RFID-Based Just Walk Out Checkout
Shoppers at a Just Walk Out location inside Nashville International Airport in Tennessee adjust to the checkout-free system, with on-site…
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