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Grilling & Outdoor Living Special Section and More — March Issue
ALSO INSIDE — NEW! Digital Beacon Awards | Industry Insights from Deals Report | National Hardware Show Preview | Exclusive…
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Technology, Trust and Growth: What’s Next for Do it Best and True Value
Dan Starr sees the Do it Best Spring Market, March 21-23 in Orlando, Fla., as a key moment to connect…
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2024 Retail Hardware Deals Report
This map shows the 175 hardware store facilities that changed hands in 2024, based on joint research by Hardware Connection…
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Grill, Gather, Give
— By Doug Carroll: The scent of hickory smoke and sizzling meat fills the air as crowds weave through Brownsboro…
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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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Orgill’s Growth Playbook
Boyden Moore, president and CEO of Orgill, is leading the company’s push to help independent retailers stay competitive. “We have…
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After the Fire
The blaze left only the store’s brick façade standing, destroying everything inside and resulting in a total loss of inventory…
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5 Ways to Increase Average Transaction Size
A consistent, manageable price change strategy—updating around 500 prices weekly—keeps your process efficient, maintains your price image and reduces inflationary…
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Tools and Tech Report from 2025 CES
Consumer Electronics Show 2025 in Las Vegas attracted over 141,000 attendees from more than 150 countries, with more than 4,500…
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California Wildfires of January 2025 Devastate Altadena Hardware
The store, owned by Jim and Paula Orlandini, had served the community for over 80 years. January’s California wildfires, fueled…
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