For Gene Pedrotti, hardware is much more than nuts and bolts. For Gene, hardware is history, family and community. As the third-generation owner of Pedrotti Ace Hardware in Benicia, California, Gene is committed to continuing the legacy his great-grandfather and uncles …

Unveiled today at Ace Hardware’s Fall 2024 Convention in a 13,000-square-foot Store on the Floor, ELEVATE3 Ace is a new experiential store concept that will roll out at new and existing stores over the next five years. Ace plans on …

In anticipation of the launch of the new Navigating Cash Flow course this fall, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) hosted a free webinar “Diagnosing Your Cash Flow Issues” that is now available on demand.  Check out this …

The deadline to save on registration and the hotel room block for the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference has been extended to Aug. 5. This is your last chance to save hundreds on IHI Conference registration and your stay at …

From sentient supercomputers taking over space missions in “2001: A Space Odyssey” to a robot helping solve a murder and save the day in “Big Hero 6,” artificial intelligence (AI) has been a main character in pop culture for over …

By Jake Kalnitz SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer True Value In 2024, why do wholesale shows matter? Of course, they’re fun and a good excuse to travel—but how do they help you operate and grow your home improvement business? True Value’s …

By Austin Diehl Director of Retail Operations Randy’s Do it Best Hardware It’s no secret there are thousands of hardware retailers selling similar products and services across the U.S. Many of those stores are involved in some form of digital …

In the August issue of Hardware Retailing, retailers and wholesalers shared the ways they are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations. The ways retailers are using AI run the gamut from marketing to inventory management to loss prevention and …