Shoot a video of yourself biting a lemon, and a store in Colorado will donate $1 to a food bank. Starting two weeks ago, Windsor Ace Hardware, located in Windsor, Colorado, has been challenging community members and social media followers to take …

Ace Hardware’s November sales exceeded expectations, with same-store sales soaring 9.9 percent over November 2013 numbers, according to a press release from the cooperative. In addition, same-store transactions improved by 4.9 percent year over year. “While it seemed many competitors were tripping …

Fleet Owner magazine has recognized Ace Hardware’s distribution team as its 2014 Private Fleet of the Year. As part of the honor, the December 2014 issue of Fleet Owner features a cover story that recognizes Ace’s innovative fleet management. “We’re proud that …

Although competing with online retailers and big box stores can be frustrating to independent store owners, independent retailers stand out in many ways, including through free or unique services they offer every day. While not every home improvement, hardware store and lumberyard is the same, they …

On Dec. 11, Planalytics, a global leader in business weather intelligence, hosted the company’s annual Holiday Homestretch webcast. The webcast gave an updated analysis on the holiday shopping season at its midpoint, how weather will play a role in consumer …

For the fourth consecutive year, Do it Best Corp. has honored Simpson Strong-Tie, an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, with its 2014 Vendor of the Year award in the Building Materials products category. Do it Best awards …

Businesses should always be looking for the latest and greatest products to add to their store’s inventory. As independent retailers gear up for the new year, now is the time to search for products that will help keep their business ahead of the competition. …

For the first time since 2008, small business owners are the most optimistic and upbeat they’ve been since the start of the great recession, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. According to a press release covering the …