To watch the full video, click here. Blake Burgess York Ace Hardware, York, Neb. Partial Owner/General Manager Category: Under $2 Million in annual sales After purchasing a local hardware store in 2010, Burgess spearheaded an update of nearly every aspect …
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James Coté: 2014 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. James Coté Osterville House & Garden, Osterville, Mass. Owner Category: Under $2 Million in annual sales When he was just 24 years old, Coté purchased a struggling hardware store that was about to …
Read More »Ceva Courtemanche: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. In addition to managing all aspects of the business including financial and operational execution, Courtemanche oversaw Hensel’s niche expansion projects in departments like kitchen, furniture, appliances, barbecue and old-fashioned candy. Her vision for …
Read More »Jeremy Stine: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. After working for the National Lumber Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA), Stine returned to his family’s 12-store operation to help develop a stronger online presence. Since then, Stine integrated e-commerce functionality into the …
Read More »Justin Ellis: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. Identifying a lack of brand messaging and consistency in the variety of current marketing, Ellis spearheaded a rebranding effort and a store name change. The rebrand offered Ellis the opportunity to remodel both …
Read More »2013 Young Retailer of the Year Award Winners
This year, NRHA honors eight of the best and brightest young retailers in the industry with its Young Retailer of the Year awards. Click on each of the names below to see a multi-media presentation of their accomplishments. Under $2 …
Read More »Meagan McCoy Jones: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. As a fourth-generation executive, Jones began her career in the family business as an Assistant Store Manager, and then transitioned to the business’ headquarters team in 2008. She worked to centralize sales and …
Read More »Kyle Herbert: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. After becoming a part owner and vice president in 2005, Herbert hit the ground running—remerchandising, changing the store layout and adding 3,000 square feet of retail space. He then turned his focus to …
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