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Bridging the Gap Between Hardware and Pinterest
Nailed It Hardware holds regular workshops to build a connection with customers who are looking to be inspired through craft…
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New Stores, People on the Move & Other News
New Stores: Aubuchon Hardware is opening a new store in Monroe, Conn. The Graf family opened Canfield Ace Hardware in Canfield, Ohio. Steve and Monica Sorenson bought Simpson’s True…
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Digby’s Hardware Cartoon Marks 10th Anniversary
Scott Jensen has been drawing Digby’s Hardware cartoon since the first issue of *The Hardware Connection*. He is shown here…
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Expanding Delivery Options to Compete with Online Sellers
Blackhawk Hardware in Charlotte promotes free store pickup or delivery for online orders.» Hardware retailers, like all other types of…
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How to Stop Customers and Employees From Robbing You Blind
Retailers cringe every time they see headlines about an employee caught embezzling or stealing. They know it could be them,…
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Putting Bea’s Hardware on the Map
Beatriz “Bea” Fisher receives her first hardware shipment from Do it Best Corp. after opening Bea’s Hardware in Round Mountain,…
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Opening A New Store That Stands Out
Kathryn Tatterson and Sterling Hudgins made sure their new Do it Best store’s design paid tribute to the local history…
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Does Your Website Comply with Accessibility Laws?
In addition to ensuring their stores meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, retailers should now take steps…
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Hardware Industry Icon Don Wolf Passes Away
Don Wolf was the second president and CEO of Hardware Wholesalers Inc. (now Do it Best Corp.). Don Wolf, who…
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Ace Hardware Jumps to No. 5 in Franchise Times’ Top 200
Ace Hardware Corp., the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, announced it was recently ranked in the top five…
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