Recent Features, News & Products from Hardware Connection
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Do it Best Foundation Awards More Than $93,000 in Q2 Grants to Support Children and Families
The Do it Best Foundation has awarded more than $93,000 in new grants to nonprofit organizations focused on improving the lives of children and families in communities where Do it …
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House-Hasson Rise & Shine Summertime Show Highlights Growth, Retailer Engagement
House-Hasson hosted its 2025 Rise & Shine Summertime Dealer Market at the Sevierville Convention Center in Tennessee, June 12-14, with a strong turnout from retailers and vendors. Retailer attendance and …
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Dublin, Ireland, Hardware Store’s AI Chatbot Could Spark Inspiration for U.S. Retailers
Independent hardware retailers across the U.S. are watching artificial intelligence reshape industries—but many still wonder how it can be useful for their business. In Ireland, one longtime hardware store is …
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Do it Best Foundation Raises $1.36 Million at Annual Golf Fundraiser
Linzer Products representatives join Do it Best CEO Dan Starr during the Do it Best Foundation’s fifth annual Fore the Cause golf tournament. From left: John Reimer, Brent Swenson, Do …
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2025 Beacon Awards Winners Announced
Honorees to Be Recognized During Awards Gala at the 2025 IHI Conference, July 30–31 at JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. Hardware Connection will present its annual Beacon Awards …
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NEW! Digital Beacon Awards Recognize Standouts in Online Engagement, Social Media, and E-Commerce
Hardware Connection is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Digital Beacon Awards, a new initiative launched this year to honor outstanding achievement in online marketing, social media, and …
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Orgill Announces Craig Cowart as New CNRG President
Craig Cowart, newly named president of CNRG, brings more than 25 years of experience across retail, distribution, and leadership roles at Marvin’s, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, and Fulcrum Building Group. …
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Aubuchon Company Acquires Two Wolf Family Hardware Stores in Connecticut
The Aubuchon Company will acquire two Wolf family hardware stores in Woodbury and Watertown, Conn., bringing its total to 130 locations across 10 states. The Watertown store is shown here. …
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Spahn & Rose to Acquire Whit Davis Lumber Plus
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Whit Davis Lumber Plus, a building materials supplier with three central Arkansas locations in Jacksonville, Cabot and Greenbrier. …
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Do it Best Forms Member Care Team, Appoints Hufford as Director
Do it Best has announced the formation of a new member care team, part of a broader initiative to improve support and streamline communication for its member-owners. Jared Hufford has …