ABC Supply Co., Inc. recently announced updates to its leadership structure at Town & Country Industries (TCI), a division of ABC Supply. As part of the updates, district manager Coe Steele will take on more responsibilities within TCI effective Jan. …
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Virginia Hardware Store Wins First Prize in Christmas Storefront Decorating Competition
At A&M Home Center in Bowling Green, Virginia, Christmas is a way of life for manager Randy Hageman and his daughter Lacey Mills. Each year during the holiday season, the windows and storefront of A&M Home Center are wrapped in …
Read More »Ace Hardware Recognized for Customer Service and Top UX Performance
Ace Hardware was recently named one of the nation’s top brands for customer service, ranking No. 36 overall on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List. This ranking places Ace in the top 2% of more than 3,500 companies evaluated …
Read More »Highline Warren Acquires Sprayway Brand from PLZ Corp.
Highline Warren announced that it has acquired the Sprayway brand from PLZ Corp. “Sprayway is a well-regarded, growing brand with loyal consumers and retail partners,” says Darcy Curran, Highline Warren CEO. “We’re thrilled to welcome Sprayway into our expanding portfolio …
Read More »White House Announces Delay in Tariffs on Furniture, Cabinets and Vanities
President Donald Trump has announced a proclamation to delay increases on tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities until Jan. 1, 2027, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In October, the White House imposed a …
Read More »Women’s Labor Force Participation Steadily Grows, but Gaps Persist
According to the March 2025 Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the women’s labor force participation rate remained steady at 57.5% with women now representing almost half (47%) of the total U.S. labor force. Prime-aged women, …
Read More »Menards to Pay $4.25M in Multistate Settlement Over Price Gouging Claims
Menards recently reached a $4.25 million multistate settlement resolving claims of the company misleading consumers with marketing for the Menards 11% Rebate Program. The settlement includes accusations from attorneys general from 10 states, including Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, …
Read More »Bring Life to Hardware: A Practical Guide for Exploring Live Plant Sales
By Darrell Baker While many hardware retailers have been selling plants for a long time, some have just started recently and others have avoided the extra work and complexity of this category. Whatever the case for your operation, live goods …
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