Recent Features, News & Products from Hardware Connection
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What 2025 Revealed About Store Growth
Above: The 2025 openings-and-closings map reflects a tale of two markets, with mature regions consolidating and growth areas drawing new locations as overall transaction activity approached 150 deals nationwide. Store
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Listening Before Leading — Steve Henry Reflects on His Tenure
Steve Henry speaks with dealers at the recent House-Hasson dealer market in Nashville, Tenn., reflecting the leadership approach he describes to Hardware Connection: Listen first, learn the business and keep
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Inside Orgill’s 2026 Dealer Market: Buying, Strategy and Store Concepts
The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., hosted Orgill’s 2026 Dealer Market Feb. 5–7, drawing thousands of independent hardware, home improvement and building supply retailers. Orgill opened its 2026
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Diamond Vogel Marks 100 years of Manufacturing
Diamond Vogel is celebrating its 100th year in business in 2026, marking a century of manufacturing growth and evolution since the company was founded in 1926. Based in Orange City,
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Ace Retail Group raises $1.3 million for Children’s Miracle Network in 2025
Tony Houk, vice president of store operations for Ace Retail Group, and Joe Jeffries, ceo of Ace Retail Group, present a $1.3 million check to Children’s Miracle Network representatives Amy
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Outdoor Living Product Report | 2026 Tech Trends — January 28 Issue
January 28 Issue — WD-40’s CEO on independent hardware and real retailer insights.
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WD-40 Microfiber Towels Review
WD-40 has built its reputation on straightforward, reliable solutions. The brand doesn’t chase trends—it fixes problems. Over the years, WD-40 has expanded well beyond its original multi-use formula, introducing specialized
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Broil King Cast Wok Regal™ | Imperial™
Fits front to back on Broil King Imperial and Regal grills for high-heat cooking directly over the burners. Sautés, stir-fries, roasts and sears foods using intense, even heat from the
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Amazon Rolls Out RFID-Based Just Walk Out Checkout
Shoppers at a Just Walk Out location inside Nashville International Airport in Tennessee adjust to the checkout-free system, with on-site staff helping guide them through the walk-out process. Amazon continues
