Sometimes, going back to the basics is the best thing to do when looking for a tool to complete a lawn or garden task. Manual tools can provide easier control and precision that power tools can’t always provide. Hardware Retailing …
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Ace Hardware has ranked No. 4 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list and was named the No. 1 franchise in the Miscellaneous Retail Businesses category for the fifth consecutive year. “We’re proud to be recognized once again among the top …
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Sprucing up a lawn and garden section ahead of the springtime with impulse items like garden tools is a smart way to plan for add-on sales as customers purchase plants for their gardens. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking these five garden …
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R.P. Lumber opened its 91st and newest location in Carlyle, Illinois, this week. “R.P. Lumber has proudly served Clinton County for many years through our locations in Highland, Greenville, Odin and Lebanon,” says Robert Plummer, CEO of R.P. Lumber. “Opening …
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Walmart Inc. and Google recently announced plans to launch a new shopping experience with Google Gemini. With the new experience, customers can link their Google and Walmart accounts to receive personalized recommendations from Walmart based on past online and in-store …
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PBI-Gordon Corporation recently announced that Kevin Laycock has joined the company as vice president of sales and order to ship. “Kevin is a collaborative, customer-focused leader with an impeccable reputation and a strong commitment to talent development and operational excellence. …
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The industry’s premier international hardware show, EISENWARENMESSE, is set to host nearly 2,500 companies for new workshops, networking and experiences in Cologne, Germany, from March 3-6, 2026. For the first time this year, EISENWARENMESSE will be held from Tuesday to …
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Tractor Supply Company recently announced the opening of its 2,400th store in Aiken, South Carolina. The new store is one of four Tractor Supply locations to host a grand opening within the first two weeks of 2026. “At Tractor Supply, …
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