Recent Features, News & Products from Hardware Connection
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Duravent Group Receives Investment From Bain Capital
Duravent Group, a Detroit, Michigan-based manufacturer of venting and air quality products, has received a strategic investment from Bain Capital, the companies announced. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bain Capital will join existing investor Egeria in backing the company, working alongside Duravent’s leadership team, led by president and CEO Simon A. Davis. The investment is…
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Killer Rabbit Turn-Post Connector
Killer Rabbit Turn-Post Connector Concealed post connector system designed to secure wood posts to concrete or decking without exposed brackets, bolts or flanges. Hidden hardware design improves finished appearance, supporting cleaner deck, pergola and patio builds. Powder-coated steel construction resists corrosion while elevating posts slightly off the surface to promote water runoff and reduce moisture…
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Where Manufacturing Meets Strategy — Q&A with John Reynolds, chief operating officer of MARSHALLTOWN
John Reynolds, chief operating officer of MARSHALLTOWN, brings more than two decades of leadership to the role, guiding the company’s investment in automation, U.S.-based manufacturing and service performance for independent retailers. John Reynolds, chief operating officer of MARSHALLTOWN, discusses automation, U.S.-based manufacturing, brand integration and how the company is aligning operations to support independent retailers.…
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Holiday Sales Still Deliver—if You Lean in Early
Add-ons Abound During the HolidaysLonger Runway for Holiday SalesCommunity Connections > Transactions At the Orgill Spring Market, a towering skeleton anchors the display, capturing how seasonal categories connect to projects, drive impulse purchases and create momentum in a hardware store. For independent hardware store owners, the holiday season carries weight far beyond decorations and displays.…
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Your In-Store Holiday Selling Toolbox
Build displays around how customers shopCreate visual impact that stops customers IN THEIR TRACKSUse placement to drive impulse behaviorTurn checkout into a final selling zoneUse themed displays to guide the customerBring the category to life through experienceBuild momentum throughout the season5 Holiday Trends to Watch An oversized walk-through spider lit in purple shows how large-scale,…
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Wholesale Buyers’ View of Holiday Product Sales
The season starts earlier than most retailers think.Lighting leads, but the opportunity runs deeper.Execution separates strong programs from average ones.Impulse plays a central role in holiday performance.A clear identity matters more than matching the competition.Technology, scale continue to shape the category. A towering inflatable Santa anchors the holiday section at the Orgill Spring Market, reflecting…
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Swipe Fees Hit Record $198.25 Billion, Renewing Calls for Reform
Why Swipe Fees Hit Record Highs in 2025 Credit and debit card swipe fees hit record of $198.25 billion in 2025, according to a new report from the Merchants Payments Coalition, prompting renewed calls from the White House and members of Congress for reforms aimed at increasing competition and lowering costs for businesses and consumers.…
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Carr Hardware Remembers Former President Marshall Raser
Marshall Raser (left) and his son Bart Raser reflect the multi-generational leadership behind Carr Hardware and its continued presence in the Berkshire, Mass., community. Carr Hardware, based in Pittsfield, Mass., is remembering former president Marshall Raser following his passing on March 14 at age 97, marking the loss of a leader whose impact shaped both…
