Sears is continuing to grow its partnership with Amazon, expanding its tire business by providing installation and balancing for any tires bought through the online retailer. Sears began working with Amazon in May in 47 auto centers, but now installs …
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California Retailers React to New Proposition 65 Rules
Retailers across California have been working hard to keep their businesses on the right side of the law. On Aug. 30, new regulations concerning California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, better known as Proposition 65, went into effect. …
Read More »TJ Comstock Focuses on Tradition and Collaboration as Chairman
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Dan Tratensek Doing It Differently Driving north up U.S. Highway 93 into Eureka, Montana, it’s easy to understand why this area has been dubbed …
Read More »How Homeowners Use Social Media for Projects
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Kate Klein, kklein@nrha.org Homeowners often turn to social media for inspiration and information for their house projects, so if your business is active on Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube, you’re marketing in the …
Read More »True Value Fall Reunion Open to All Independent Retailers
For the first time in its history, True Value’s semiannual Reunion is open to all independent hardware retailers. The company will host all retailers, regardless of affiliation, at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 27-30 with a full slate of …
Read More »PRO Group Recognizes Outstanding Retailers
Three businesses have been recognized by Denver-based PRO Group for investing in their communities and delivering exceptional customer service. PRO Group awarded its annual Paul L. Cosgrave Memorial Award, which is named after PRO Hardware founder Paul L. Cosgrave, to …
Read More »Retailer Uses Past to Attract New Business at Stanton Daily Grind
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Renee Changnon, rchangnon@nrha.org Brewing New Ideas Walking into Hepler’s Hardware, located in New Stanton, Pennsylvania, you’re bound to see customers browsing the store with a cup of coffee in hand. Owner Rob …
Read More »Working in the Family Business Is a Rite of Passage at Dyson Building Center
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Renee Changnon, rchangnon@nrha.org Hardware Heritage For the Dyson family, Dyson Building Center in Great Mills, Maryland, is more than a place of work—it’s a home full of memories. The operation began in …
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