Hahn Ace Hardware, which has five locations in Hartford, Delafield, Mukwonago, Menomonee Falls and Mequon, Wisconsin, is connecting with the community by opening up space at the stores for various organizations to raise money. Owner Perry Hahn says it’s all …
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Expert Column: Retail Accounting 101
By Gina Schaefer Founder and Former CEO A Few Cool Hardware Stores When I launched our first store in 2003, I knew that managing “the numbers” wasn’t going to be my strong suit. I also knew that it was vital …
Read More »How Smart Home Spending Links Key Departments
By the Home Improvement Research Institute It’s time to focus on how smart home, HVAC and electrical systems work together in the retail space. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Project Decision Study reveals that under the broad project umbrella …
Read More »Stine Lumber Hosts Grand Opening for Bossier City Location
After acquiring the Bossier City assets of Cassity Jones Lumber in January, Stine Home + Yard showed off the enhancements made to the store with a grand opening celebration last week. This location is the 13th for the operation, which …
Read More »Houzz Study Finds Homeowners Desire Personalization in Bathroom Renovations
Houzz Inc., a platform for homebuilding, remodeling and design, released the 2024 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. The survey of more than 1,200 respondents found that homeowners are increasingly prioritizing their personal needs during primary bathroom renovations. The percentage of …
Read More »spoga+gafa Names New Director
With more than 15 years of experience in executive positions in global trade fair and project management, Claudia Maurer will be succeeding Stefan Lohrberg as director of spoga+gafa. “We are delighted to welcome Claudia Maurer, an experienced expert, to our …
Read More »Home Hardware Promotes Environmental Stewardship
For 32 years, Home Hardware Stores Limited has been enhancing green spaces across the country as part of its partnership with Tree Canada. Dealers, employees and local volunteers come together each year to plant trees and promote environmental stewardship in …
Read More »DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Visa
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, claiming the company is monopolizing debit card transactions and penalizing industry participants that want to use alternative debit networks. Annually, Americans—including many who lack easy access to …
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