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.

Newsletter—December 2025

Yin and Yang of Running a Hardware Store

Set on Taft’s west side in the heart of California oil country, Cooper’s True Value stands as a locally rooted…
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In the News

Epicor Insights 2025 Delivers Customer Training, AI Roadmap and Industry Collaboration

Epicor hosted its Insights for Building Supply and Retail 2025 conference November 19–21 at the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland,…
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Newsletter—December 2025

In the News: New Leadership, New Markets and Notable Transactions

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE The hardware industry continues to see movement across its leadership ranks, with retailers, distributors and vendors…
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Newsletter—December 2025

Every Day is Easier with Epicor Propello

Advertisement — When the ease of a cloud-based RMS meets a flexible pricing engine, you’ll enjoy improved margins and inventory…
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Newsletter—December 2025

Nick Offerman’s Media Splash Shines Spotlight on True Value, Estwing

Actor, woodworker and author Nick Offerman is generating renewed public attention for hand tools and DIY culture, and two hardware…
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Newsletter—December 2025

Black Friday Report: Specialty Retail Sales Rise, Engagement Reaches Record Levels

The 2025 Thanksgiving weekend delivered both record-breaking consumer turnout and notable shifts in in-store performance, according to newly released data…
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Newsletter—December 2025

Holiday Traffic Starts in the Bathroom: Stock Fluidmaster® Products That Solve the #1 Seasonal Plumbing Issue

Advertisement — As the holiday season brings more guests into homes, plumbing systems face a major increase in use and…
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Newsletter—December 2025

Coast of Maine’s Growing Good Program Surpasses 2,000 Garden Donations

Kids prepare garden beds using Coast of Maine organic soil as part of the Growing Good Program, which partners with…
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Newsletter—December 2025

HDA Bolsters Partnership at the Executive Planning Conference

The Hardlines Distribution Alliance Executive Planning Conference, November 18-20 at the Marriott Sawgrass Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra…
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Newsletter—December 2025

Marshalltown is Home of the Iconic American-made Tool Brands

Advertisement — Since 1890, MARSHALLTOWN has been crafting exceptional tools right in the heart of America. What started as a…
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