The Depault and Gonsalves families have agreed to sell Depault’s Ace Hardware in Cumberland, Rhode Island, to the Aubuchon Company. The new store will be rebranded to Aubuchon Ace Hardware. “For more than 40 years, the Depault and Gonsalves families …
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Sunshine Ace Hardware Surpasses $500,000 in Donations to Children’s Miracle Network
Sunshine Ace Hardware’s annual holiday roundup campaign raised $56,489, pushing the company’s cumulative fundraising total for Children’s Miracle Network above $500,000. Throughout November and December, customers and Sunshine Ace Hardware stores in Collier, Lee, Charlotte and Pinellas counties joined those …
Read More »Target Names Michael Fiddelke as New CEO
Target recently announced Michael Fiddelke as CEO, starting Feb. 2, 2026. “I began my career at Target more than two decades ago,” Fiddelke says. “I’ve grown here, learned here and worked alongside teams and partners who care deeply about our …
Read More »Ace Hardware Returns as Official Yard Care Sponsor for Groundhog Day 2026
Ace Hardware has returned to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as the official Yard Care Sponsor of Groundhog Day. The brand first joined the celebration in 2025 with the launch of Ace YardRx. “Groundhog Day is really about looking forward and building momentum, …
Read More »Home Improvement Projects With the Highest ROI
For homeowners, deciding which home improvement projects are worth the time and money required to complete a renovation can be a difficult task. Weighing the cost of materials, labor and overall outcome are all factors at play, and sometimes remodeling …
Read More »Home Hardware Raises Funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada at 2025 Charity Golf Tournament
Home Hardware Stores Limited recently announced its 2025 Supplier Partnership Charity Golf Tournament raised $181,855 in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. “We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our suppliers, Dealers and team members whose contributions made the 2025 …
Read More »Saving Rate Drops in November
Personal income rose 0.3% in November 2025, following a 0.1% increase, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and an analysis from the NAHB Eye on Housing. Higher wages and incomes drove the growth, however, income …
Read More »R.P. Lumber to Acquire Bender Lumber
R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Bender Lumber, set to close on February 13, 2026. “Bender Lumber is more than a business — it’s a legacy,” says Robert Plummer, CEO of R.P. Lumber. “John Bender, his brother …
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