Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware honored 19 associates with Core Value Awards, a companywide recognition program celebrating employees whose leadership and actions exemplify guiding principles at the family-owned business. Rob Brehm, a lead B2B account executive, received …
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Visa and Mastercard have settled a nearly 20-year dispute with merchants over credit card fees, agreeing to cap interchange rates through 2030. According to AP, the agreement allows small businesses to have similar bargaining power to large companies in regard …
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By Chris Kempa, True Value CEO FRESH GRASS, longer days and warm breezes usher in new opportunities to plant seeds of success this spring season. While last year presented challenges for retailers industrywide—from unpredictable weather to shifting consumer behavior—this year …
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AT ITS 2023 DEALER MARKET, Orgill launched Impact eCommerce, a new e-commerce program. Impact eCommerce is the solution to the challenge Orgill faces serving dealers of different brands, sizes\ and markets selling different assortments and running different POS systems. Orgill …
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Breaking the stereotypes of what makes an independent home improvement retailer successful, Darren Tomasini has built a successful career and continued the legacy of his operation, Dazey’s Supply, where he serves as president and CEO. In recognition of his successes, …
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Attendees of the 2024 National Hardware Show (NHS) left Las Vegas last week with new product ideas to add to their operations, insightful takeaways from educational sessions and an infusion of positive energy and new business relationships. The event, which …
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New to the National Hardware Show (NHS) for 2024, the Independent Retail Center was a must-stop spot on the NHS show floor. Featuring Retailer Roundtables and Ask the Expert sessions, the Independent Retailer Center sent attendees on their way with …
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Back for a second year at the National Hardware Show (NHS), the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! educational program provided industry-focused merchandising best practices. NHS served as the host and sponsor for the …
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