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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.

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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How to Protect From Theft Without Losing the Sale

Hardware retailers confronting theft face an uncomfortable balancing act: Protect merchandise aggressively enough to reduce shrink versus keeping your store customer friendly and easy to shop. That tradeoff is the focus of the July 2026 white paper “The Complex Relationship …

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