In the human body, atrophy occurs when a person does not use a muscle for a period of time, resulting in limited or lost function. Atrophy of sorts can also occur in the workplace; when employees aren’t working toward goals …

There’s much more to discover from the June 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.

Nikiski, Alaska, is one of those towns that is quintessentially Alaskan, and while the town is home to just 4,316 residents and has no stoplights, it is a thriving community with deep roots. One family has been a part of …

An underutilized tool in many paint projects, the putty knife comes in different sizes and types and does more than apply putty. Educate your customers on the different uses for putty knives and carry a variety of putty knives to …

When it comes to training your employees, there is more than one right way to reach your development goals. Employees learn and absorb information in a variety of methods, and while you cannot accommodate everyone’s individual needs, offering different training …

An artist and painter, Jon Wisthoff is the store manager at Williston Ace Hardware & Flooring and wanted the residents of Williston, North Dakota, to have a local place to purchase art supplies. So, he added the niche category and …

With revenues of $2.2 billion, Ace Hardware recorded another record-breaking quarter in Q1 2022. Revenues in the first quarter of 2022 were up 8.9 percent, on top of last year’s increase of 42 percent. The company also posted a record …

Established in 1986, Spectrum Paint is the largest independent paint dealer in the U.S. and operates over 80 retail stores in nine states. As the company grew quickly, it had to evolve and flex to fill roles throughout the country …