George Juergens, the second-generation owner of Juergens Hardware, passed away on Aug. 14 at the age of 87. George purchased the business from his father in 1971 and was thankful to see the business into the fourth generation. He never …

Jack and Kent Hostetter have agreed to sell J.B. Hostetter & Sons in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, to The Aubuchon Co., the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America. Following the closing later this year, The Aubuchon Co. will …

Young Retailer of the Year honorees were recognized at a reception as part of the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference. The Young Retailer of the Year awards highlight the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement and paint retailers and recognize …

On Friday, July 29, Do it Best concluded its 2023 Level Up Summer Internship Program by awarding a $1,000 scholarship to program participant and Taylor University student Grace Lee. The Level Up Summer Internship Program provides students with opportunities to …

There’s much more to discover from the August edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.

With “Barbie” in theaters, homeowners are looking for ways to bring a splash of pink into their homes. To indulge in their nostalgia, offer affordable accent pieces in various shades of pink to feed into the Barbie phenomenon and boost …

As the summer heat continues to climb, it can turn once vibrant gardens and lush lawns brown and sickly. Help your customers beat the heat by offering a variety of sprinklers designed to keep the garden watered and the lawn …

Sales and marketing leaders from across the home improvement manufacturing landscape came together for the 52nd spring meeting of the Hardware Marketing Council (HMC) held May 30-June 1 at The Washington Duke Inn in Durham, North Carolina. HMC is made …