Ace Retail Holdings recently raised more than $1.4 million funds to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). Over 250 locations across the country participated in this fundraiser. “It is always an honor and privilege to support CMN and the wonderful …
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The Fed Announces Pause on Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve recently announced a pause on rate cuts at the end of a January meeting, holding the federal funds rate between 4.25% to 4.5%, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports. The Fed notes the economy remains …
Read More »NRF’s Top 5 Retail Predictions for 2025
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a list of 25 predictions for the retail industry in 2025. As independent hardware and paint retailers, here are the most significant predictions to prepare for this year. NRF predicts generative AI will …
Read More »Organized Retail Crime Associations: The Complete List
Alaska Organized Retail Crime Alliance (AKORCA) https://akorca.org/ Alert Mid-South Tennessee-Alabama-Mississippi Organized Retail Crime Alliance https://www.facebook.com/people/ALERT-MidSouth/100079448721953/ Arizona Organized Retail Crime Association (AZORCA) https://www.arizonaorca.org/ Arkansas Organized Retail Crime Association (AORCA) https://aorca.org/ California Organized Retail Crimes Association (CAL-ORCA) https://cal-orca.org/ Click here to watch …
Read More »Virginia Hardware Store Serves Community for 137 Years
Since 1888, Solenberger’s Hardware has been a fixture in the community of Winchester, Virginia. With personalized customer service, expert advice and community involvement as core values, Solenberger’s has built a history and trust with generations of customers, says Rich Weller, …
Read More »5 Home Maintenance Products for Homeowners in 2025
According to The Farnsworth Group’s 2024 Homeowner Activity Tracker, 51% of homeowners completed a home project in Q3 2024. Out of these projects, 82% were focused on home maintenance. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking products in these three categories to cater …
Read More »Honor an Outstanding Young Retailer
Nominations are open for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2025 Young Retailer of the Year award program. NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year program identifies and recognizes the successes and accomplishments of young home improvement retailers, crucial …
Read More »Veterans Honored During “Wreaths Across America Day” at Louisville Cemetery
Brownsboro Hardware & Paint honored veterans and families of veterans in Louisville, Kentucky, in a big way this holiday season. For the fourth year in a row, the operation participated in Wreaths Across America Day at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery. …
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