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Winning Formula: Teamwork, Tradition, and Community

Buchheit has grown to include 850 employees 20 retail stores, a logistics company, agricultural division, cabinet manufacturing unit, and metal…

CNRG’s Blueprint Blends Local Brands into a National Network

Left: John Sieggreen, executive vice president of retail at Orgill and president of Central Network Retail Group (CNRG)Right: Craig Cowart,…

Building with Heart, Strategic Leadership

Nation’s Best Retail Beacon Award “I’ve learned that numbers alone don’t tell the whole story,” Miller says, and he believes…

Building Business on Relationships, Innovation

Koopman Lumber Beacon Award for Best New Store Koopman Lumber’s Dennis, Mass., location transformed an antique dealership into a modern…

Legacy Expands with Community-centric, New Location

Kevin and Ann Evers had a quick introduction to the retail hardware business. Putting in an offer on their local…

Inside Look at Ace’s Elevate Concept Store

The fully built-out, 13,000-square-foot Elevate Ace model store was unveiled on the Ace Convention floor in Chicago. This immersive concept,…

At the Fall Market, Do it Best Hands Off Historic Profits, Rebates to Members

During the Do it Best Shareholders Meeting, President and CEO Dan Starr touted the company’s nearly $4.6 billion in sales…

Beacon Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Retailing & More in August 2024

ALSO INSIDE: Expert Advice from Beacon Award Winners | Essential Learning at IHI Conference | How to Win Indy 500…

7 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your IHI Conference

The IHI Conference offers a wealth of opportunities designed to educate, inspire, and elevate your experience. Whether you are attending…

Expert Advice from Recent Beacon Award Winners

Townsend Building Supply Beacon Award-winning hardware retailers featured in Hardware Connection have revolutionized the industry with innovative strategies and community-focused…