Stine Home & Yard, which operates 12 stores in Louisiana and one in Mississippi, celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its location in DeRidder, Louisiana. This marks the third expansion for Stine in DeRidder. “DeRidder is my home. …
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Westlake Ace Opening New Store in Nebraska
Westlake Ace Hardware has signed an agreement to open a new store in Papillion, Nebraska, expanding on its seven current stores operating in the greater Omaha region. The new store, located in a former Best Buy, will feature around 18,000 …
Read More »Maximize Your NHS 2025 Experience
The National Hardware Show (NHS) is just around the corner. With over 1,000 vendors and countless opportunities to network with other industry professionals, NHS is an abundance of opportunity for independent home improvement retailers. As you begin to travel to …
Read More »Lowe’s Launches In-Store Design Experience
Lowe’s announced the launch of Lowe’s Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro, which launched in early 2024, in five stores in the Austin, Texas, area. With this new technology, customers can now make free in-store appointments to visualize their dream …
Read More »Import Cargo Levels Continue Rising Amidst Tariffs
As the U.S. continues to grapple with tariffs, imports at the nation’s major ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the …
Read More »How the Big Boxes Fared in 2024
Multiple big-box retailers, along with Ace Hardware, recently released their full year financials for 2024. Hardware Retailing has gathered the data and compiled a list of the most important data for retailers to benchmark against their own operations. Ace Hardware …
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Read More »A Fastener Reset Leads to Increased Sales
Tackling a category reset can be a daunting challenge, but is often necessary to keep your store fresh and customers satisfied. With the right partner and planning, however, a reset can transform the product offering and the customers’ experience. Learn …
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