Engaging with customers of all ages in a creative way, Madison Lumber & Hardware in Ketchikan, Alaska, opened up the Projects Room where it hosts how-to classes. Madison Lumber & Hardware CFO Janice Walker says the idea for the Projects …
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Crawfish Boil Supplies Appeal to Southern Tradition
A popular tradition in Louisiana and other southern states, crawfish boils bring friends and family together around delicious creole cooking. At Stine Home + Yard, which has 12 locations in Louisiana and one in Natchez, Mississippi, crawfish boil supplies are …
Read More »Maryland Retailer Takes Part in Boat Shrinkwrap Recycling Program
In an effort to support conservation efforts and provide a helpful service to customers, Rommel’s Ace in Stevensville, Maryland, has joined the Queen Anne’s County Boat Shrinkwrap Recycling Program. The Chesapeake Bay area is popular for boating and many owners …
Read More »Kids Hour Offers Opportunity for In-Store Fun and Learning
During its monthly Kids Hour event, Olson’s Ace Hardware in Parsons, Kansas, welcomes a younger demographic into the store to enjoy a craft, learn something new or just have fun. The store began hosting the events in November 2023, and for …
Read More »Shuman Cash Supply Honors 3 Golden Hammer Recipients
An outstanding honor in itself, the Estwing Hammer Award recognizes retailers in the independent home improvement channel who have been a part of the industry for 50 years or more. At Shuman Cash Supply in Jacksonville, Florida, three employees earned …
Read More »Retailer Offers Paint Grants to Local Businesses
McCoy True Value in Indianola, Iowa, and Warren County Economic Development are partnering for a third round of commercial paint grants that will go towards business beautification efforts throughout Warren County. The paint grants are open to all businesses in …
Read More »Sunshine Ace Hardware Honors Associates With Core Value Awards
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 …
Read More »Shipping Box Drawings Bring Smiles
What started as a random request from a customer has turned into a customer engagement opportunity for Harry J. Epstein Co. in Kansas City, Missouri. When a customer places an online order for home delivery, they can request a drawing …
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