Recent Features, News & Products from Hardware Connection
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Beacon Award for Community Service — ToshCo—Gustavus, Alaska
By Chris Jensen Tosh and Cassia Parker, who own ToshCo-Icy Strait Wholesale in the remote Alaskan town of Gustavus, have put in a herculean effort to keep their community stocked …
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Beacon Award for Community Service — Island Home Center & Lumber – Vashon, Wash.
By Chris Jensen Earl Van Burkirk has owned Island Home Center & Lumber in Vashon, Wash., for 32 years.» Vashon Island is a short 15-minute ferry ride from Seattle—a city …
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Beacon Award for Community Service — Miner’s Ace Hardware—Grover Beach, Calif.
By Chris Jensen Paul Filice is president of Miner’s Ace Hardware, with nine locations in California.» Dealing with a pandemic is especially challenging when you operate nine stores in nine …
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Beacon Award for Community Service — Akard True Value Hardware—Zionsville, Ind.
By Chris Jensen Leigh Ann Akard, the third-generation owner of Akard True Value in Zionsville, Ind., found time during the pandemic to open a second pop-up store in the business’ …
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Beacon Award for Community Service —Wholesale Lumber Company – Clint, Texas
By Chris Jensen Joe and Jody Burks operate Wholesale Lumber Company in Clint, Texas, a family business started by his late father Tom in 1974.» Determined to come out of …
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Beacon Award for Community Service — Mazo Hardware—Mazomanie, Wis.
By Chris Jensen As owner of Mazo Hardware in Mazomanie, Wis., Renee Zaman has found new ways to serve her community.» “I don’t like to do something without heart.” That …
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Beacon Award for Community Service — Jabo’s Ace Hardware—Coppell, Texas
By Chris Jensen Bill and Renae Jablonowski and their son Zach operate three successful Jabo’s Ace stores in the Fort Worth area.» Some hardware retailers seem to have stumbled onto …
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Striving Toward a More Diverse and Inclusive Industry
By Gina Schaefer Gina Schaefer (back middle) celebrates International Women’s Day at Logan Hardware with key staff members.» I have come to accept that my efforts regarding Diversity, Equity and …
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Do it Best to Announce Plans for E-commerce Advancements During Fall Market
Rich Lynch Do it Best Corp. announced the planned introduction of multiple new e-commerce features during its upcoming fall market. These new, fully integrated features will build off a comprehensive …
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Ace Announces Expansion Into Mexico
Macedonio Garza Ace Hardware International Holdings, Ltd., a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corp., announced it will expand into Mexico, bringing Ace Hardware’s knowledgeable, helpful service and quality brands to the …