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Doug Donaldson

Doug has 24 years of experience writing for hardware publications including Hardware Retailer/Do-It-Yourself Retailing and Farm Supply Retailing as well as various custom publications for hardware industry clients. He has written product-driven articles for top consumer publications including Men’s Journal, Better Homes & Gardens and Men’s Health.

A Year In, Ace Hardware’s RedVest Media Expands Its Reach

RedVest Media

Ace Hardware’s year-old RedVest Media network has now influenced more than $100 million in Ace retail sales as the company expands the vendor-funded program with new ways to reach customers—and potentially drive more business through its locally owned stores. Ace …

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Do it Best Group Adds First Preferred Payroll Provider

Do it Best Group is adding Paycor as a preferred payroll and people-management provider for Do it Best members and True Value retailers, marking the first time the cooperative has offered retailers a preferred payroll-provider solution. The program will be …

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Hammond Hardware Rallies Community to Help Flood Victims

Hammond Hardware flood

As residents of Vinton County, Ohio, begin cleaning up after severe flooding damaged homes, businesses and roads, Hammond Hardware Store in Hamden has become a collection and distribution point for supplies to help families affected by the disaster. The independent …

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