The owner of Ayd Hardware in Baltimore has gotten creative with decorating his store, and the way he is merchandising products contributes to the unique look. Owner Vince Ayd hangs flags from around the world as decorations, and he has a mural painted on the …

In 2016, the National Hardware Show® will be returning to its 2014 show floor layout, changing in response to research and customer feedback. The National Hardware Show had occupied the central and north halls in the Las Vegas Convention Center for many years. However, the …

Ace’s revenue growth was fresh news at the Ace Hardware Fall 2015 Convention, but CEO and president John Venhuizen offered a warning to retailers: don’t get comfortable. On Wednesday, the cooperative reported revenue growth of 6.5 percent in its second quarter. …

The Home Depot today reported sales growth for the second quarter of 2015. The retailer had sales of $24.8 billion, for a 4.3 percent increase above the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Comparable U.S. store sales for the second quarter of …

Selling lemonade in Harker Heights, Texas, is a popular pastime for local children—and an independent home improvement store helps make that possible. For two years now, Heights Lumber & Supply has hosted a free lemonade stand-building workshop for children ranging …

Ace Hardware is in the top 25 percent of fastest-growing retailers in the U.S.,  according to the National Retail Federation. Ace, which is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, ranked No. 24 for year-over-year domestic sales growth on the Hot 100 Retailers 2015 list, which the retail trade association …

The Home Depot has appointed a former American Airlines CEO to the company’s board of directors. The new board member, Gerard Arpey, will serve on the company’s finance committee and its nominating and corporate governance committee. The company has 11 …

A few times per year, Eventt Norris’s customer service conversations turn into explanations of how grass grows and chats about the word “clamp” starting with the letter C and “glove” starting with the letter G. Norris, who owns Ossian Do it …