Moving forward into 2014, Handy Hardware plans to launch a retailer initiative and business improvement program called “Profit Plus, the NEW face of Handy” leading up to its Spring Market, to be held Feb. 13-15 at the George R. Brown …

Ace Hardware Corporation has appointed Tom Knox, 59, as President and CEO of Westlake Ace Hardware, Ace’s largest cooperative comprising 85 stores. Knox will be leaving his role as vice president, retail business development, training and supply at Ace’s corporate …

ACO Hardware, Michigan’s largest independent home and hardware store chain located throughout the Detroit market and beyond, has plans to join Ace Hardware. ACO currently has 52 stores, all of which are located in Michigan. ACO, headquartered in Farmington Hills, …

Home Hardware Stores Limited plans to kick off its annual Tough as Nails contractor trade shows for contractors, renovators, builders and trades people Jan. 9 in Sudbury, Ontario. The series will stop in six cities across Canada, providing attendees with …

The Stanley lunch box is built tough; constructed with durable cold-rolled steel and sturdy latches. This 10-quart lunch box carries a hearty amount of food, ideal for a day at work or in the outdoors. The domed lid and interior metal bracket …

Remodelers are expecting to have a solid 2014, according to Qualified Remodeler magazine’s annual online market forecast survey. Of those who responded to the survey, 78 percent reported having either an excellent or good outlook on the year ahead, an …

Consumer confidence is making strides, recovering from pre-government shutdown levels, according to the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index®. The index, which had decreased in November, rebounded in December, now standing at 78.1, up from 72.0 the month prior. “Consumer confidence rebounded …

Whirlpool recently announced it is moving production of its commercial front-load washing machines from Monterrey, Mexico to Clyde, Ohio. Production of the font-load commercial washer platform is due to begin in the U.S. April 2014. “We continue to invest in advanced manufacturing processes in …