Take a walk through Jared’s Ace Hardware and Crossroads Outdoors, the stores owned by Jake Smith, the new chairman of the board for the North American Hardware and Paint Association. Click here to read the story about Jake and his …
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Photo Gallery: Norridge Ace Hardware in Illinois
Raffaelo and Jackie Cianfaglione have owned and operated Norridge Ace Hardware in Norridge, Illinois, since 2016. As a child, Raffaelo used to shop at the store with his father. He now enjoys serving the community where he grew up. Read …
Read More »Take a Tour of Irish Home Improvement Stores
Last month, Hardware Retailing publisher Dan Tratensek attended the seventh annual Global DIY Summit in Dublin. The Global DIY Summit brings together some of the top industry luminaries from around the world to discuss the home improvement industry, retail, the …
Read More »NRHA Opens, Dedicates New Downtown Headquarters
In October, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) officially opened its new headquarters with a dedication ceremony that brought together retailers, members of NRHA’s board of directors and other industry friends. The newly renovated building is located at 136 N. …
Read More »Behind the Scenes at Chinese Hardware Stores
As exhibitors began to tear down their booths and attendees returned home via bus, subway, train or plane, the China International Hardware Show 2015 (CIHS 2015) came to a close. The event, sponsored by the China National Hardware Association, Koelnmesse and …
Read More »Tech Is Big at China International Hardware Show
High-tech home products are a dominant trend at China International Hardware Show 2015 (CIHS 2015). A walk through the event’s five exhibition halls reveals that integrating technology into all aspects of the home is perpetually growing in popularity. Manufacturers, such as Siemens and Bosch, …
Read More »Photo Gallery: A Look Back at the 2015 National Hardware Show®
The home improvement industry’s biggest gathering offered three days packed with education, entertainment, networking and ceremonies celebrating outstanding retailers, products and companies. The National Hardware Show® hosted its 70th show May 5-7 in Las Vegas, and introduced some changes, such as …
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