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Ace Hardware Hosts Fall 2025 Convention in Chicago, Opens 100th New Store

The full-scale, 10,000-square-foot ELEVATE³ Ace “Store-on-the-Floor” drew crowds at the Fall 2025 Convention, offering retailers a firsthand look at Ace’s…

Orgill Names Albrecht as EVP & CFO

Julie Albrecht Orgill has appointed Julie Albrecht as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 18.…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…