Ace Hardware announced the launch of Vintage Threads,™ a collection of high-quality shirts and hats that feature historic logos from Ace Hardware’s history, some dating back to the company’s founding in 1924. The new product line is part of the …
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spoga+gafa Launches New Online Magazine to Share Trends
spoga+gafa, which runs June 16-18 in Cologne, Germany, is launching a new online magazine that will examine the current developments, innovations and trends in the industry and grant exciting insights into the market and its players through diverse formats such …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Expands to South Dakota
R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. announced it will be acquiring Custer Do It Best Hardware & Lumber, an independently owned retailer in Custer, South Dakota. The transaction is scheduled to close April 19th. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Current …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware Expands Into Maryland, Acquires Clarks Ace Hardware
Westlake Ace Hardware announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Clarks Ace Hardware, a 179-year-old hardware retailer with locations in Ellicott City and Columbia, Maryland. The Clarks Ace stores will be rebranded as Westlake Ace but …
Read More »Do it Best, United Merger Approved by Shareholders
On April 5, United Hardware shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the previously announced merger with Do it Best. According to the co-ops, the merger will enhance efficiency, add buying power and drive store growth for previous United Hardware dealers …
Read More »NKBA Releases 2023 Q3 Recap and 2024 Outlook
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has a positive outlook on the kitchen and bath industry for 2024. Split into four primary industry segments, the NKBA/John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KMBI) covers design, building and construction, manufacturing …
Read More »NHPA Recognizes Outstanding Young Retailers in 2024
Exclusive: True Value’s Jake Kalnitz Provides Insights Into Hardware Hero Campaign
In light of True Value launching its first new brand campaign in a decade, Hardware Retailing sat down with Jake Kalnitz, True Value senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, for an exclusive look into the new Hardware Hero campaign. The …
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