To see a full PDF of this story, click here. It was almost a decade ago when Rob Gardiner, owner of Damariscotta Hardware in Damariscotta, Maine, was approached by a local contractor to see if he would be interested in installing solar …

The STIHL BR 450 and STIHL BR 450 C-EF backpack blowers come packed with new features for operator comfort and convenience. The BR 450 C-EF model is the first STIHL blower to come equipped with an integrated instant electric start, …

Utilizing solar energy is growing in popularity for many companies in their operations and consumers in their homes. As a retailer, whether you decide to incorporate solar technology into your operations or as a project to sell in the future, it’s …

House-Hasson Hardware’s president Don Hasson says expansion into a new state and a growing sales effort in several other states led to a 13 percent increase in attendance at its most recent dealer market at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. …

Boody® body wear is a line of ecoconscious clothing made of up to 95 percent organic bamboo rayon. The clothing and undergarments provide a seam-free stretch, offering a smoother fit that’s soft on the skin and maintains shape. The product …

Every year, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), Hardware Retailing magazine and the National Hardware Show® honor the industry’s leaders in the Top Guns program. To take a new spin on this year’s program, the association and the magazine …

When employees arrived to work at Key-Aid Ace Hardware on Saturday, Feb. 25, they knew bad weather was in the forecast. But the staff had no idea that the powerful storm that was brewing would come right to their front door. …

The Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag is a great option for maintaining a fresh, dry and odor-free environment. Without using batteries or wires, the Moso Bag works continuously to remove odors, allergens and harmful pollutants from the air. In damp, …