Even before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, retail began establishing its roots in the U.S. Impressively, some of those early businesses are still in operation, having survived by evolving for more than two centuries. The July issue of Hardware …
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Diana Newton Vice President Bay Hardware Seal Beach, California Multiple-Store Operation “I really love what I do. I love that no two days are ever the same. Every day I wake up and feel like I have a purpose, a …
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Nate Ludwig General Manager Dazey’s Building Center Garberville, California Multiple-Store Operation We’re not just here to make money, we’re giving back to our community. It’s who we are; that’s just part of our makeup. We look forward to continuing this …
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Byron Clouse Owner Lewiston Ace Hardware Lewiston, Michigan Multiple-Store Operation “I truly believe you make a living by what you earn, but you make a life by what you give.” Byron Clouse is one of those retailers who is …
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Megan Zarbano Owner Handy Hardware & Rental Valley City, North Dakota Under $2 Million in Annual Sales “It isn’t easy to keep small-town America thriving, especially with big-box stores and e-commerce so readily available, but what we offer is so …
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Ronna Kilts Manager Mattson’s True Value Hardware Howard City, Michigan Under $2 Million in Annual Sales “My roots run deep, not only in the business but in the community as well. I think it’s important for customers to know we’re involved …
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Taylor Baker Owner Foothills Hardware & Builders Supply Pilot Mountain, North Carolina Over $2 Million in Annual Sales “I’m an attitude guy. We look at attitude when hiring someone because we want to surround ourselves with people who have a …
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Mike Wilson General Manager/Dealer-Owner Wilson’s Home Hardware Building Centre Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia, Canada Over $2 Million in Annual Sales “There’s a sense of pride ingrained in the history of this business that puts serving customers above all else. There’s …
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