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6 Timeless Retail Tips from Maison Empereur, France’s Oldest Hardware Store
Eighth-generation owner Martin Guez-Empereur stands outside Maison Empereur in Marseille, the oldest hardware store in France—where tradition, craftsmanship, and curiosity…
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Oatey Co. Volunteers Mentor Girls at Skilled Trades Camp in Ohio
Campers at the “Let’s Build Construction Careers” Camp for Girls get hands-on with plumbing basics, learning real-world skills—and gaining the…
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Three Louisville Legends Honored with Estwing Golden Hammer Awards
In a ceremony at Brownsboro Hardware in Louisville, Ky., Golden Hammer Awards were presented to long-time retail hardware industry veterans.…
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The Goodz Rebuilds Smarter, Stronger After Hurricane Ian
Operating from trailers, The Goodz continues to serve Fort Myers Beach with hardware, gifts, and ice cream while rebuilding a…
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Ace Hardware Opens 1.5M-Square-Foot Support Center to Boost Retailer Service
Ace Hardware’s new 1.5 million-square-foot Retail Support Center in Kansas City, Mo., expands the co-op’s supply chain capacity and positions…
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Court Strikes Down Fed’s Swipe-Fee Cap—A Win for Hardware Retailers
A federal court ruling could slash debit card swipe fees—potentially saving hardware retailers thousands in processing costs and shifting the…
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Upcoming Hardware Industry Events
JULY Independent Home Improvement Conference July 30-31, JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando, Fla. AUGUST Florida Hardware Fall Dealer Market …
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Millennial Homeowners Are Sitting on a Gold Mine of Deferred Repairs—Here Are 5 Ways Retailers Can Respond
Even DIY-minded millennials know when to call in backup. A recent survey shows 63 percent of millennial homeowners prefer hiring…
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