Features
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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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Register Now for NHS 2025: New Buyer Programs and Industry Events Await
The National Hardware Show (NHS) has opened registration for its 2025 event, scheduled for March 18-20 at the Las Vegas…
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Latest News on True Value/Do it Best; Plus Heroic Hurricane Recovery
Flooded out but not down—read how one retailer rebuilds after devastating flood waters.
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