Building envelope product supplier, Benjamin Obdyke, announced Joe Burdge will be the company’s new market development manager serving California and northern Nevada. “We are excited to have Joe on board and believe he is a great fit for the Obdyke …

Sunshine Ace Hardware stores across Southwest Florida are collecting and disposing of retired American flags through partnerships with local veterans organizations and youth groups. The program is in honor of Flag Day, annually observed on June 14. “After years of …

A survey commissioned by OtO Inc. reveals statistics about the psychological benefits of tending lawns, gardens and patio plants. The survey reported: 71% of respondents say their yard “provides a sense of calm during stressful periods.” 62% of respondents report a …

PaulB Hardware, which is based in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and also has locations in Belleville and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, has been process-oriented since its inception in 1947. To ensure future success of the processes and the operation, two managers from PaulB Hardware—merchandising …

By Gary Pittsford, CFP In May, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) focused on how to build a bench of well-trained employees inside your company to help you grow the business and manage it effectively. Building a bench …

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has announced a $200 million investment to implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s National Active Forest Management Strategy. The strategy is in support of President Donald Trump’s executive order: Immediate Expansion of …

Great Lakes Ace announced it has signed an agreement to open a new, 13,000-square-foot store in Cincinnati, Ohio. The store’s soft opening is planned for the first quarter of 2026. “Great Lakes Ace is excited to open a new location …

Ace Hardware Corporation announced changes to the company’s board of directors following its 2025 annual stockholders meeting. Director David Majure was elected to his first term on Ace’s board of directors, and Kristen Pellicer and Steven Burggraf were re-elected to the …