The Hardware Store in Mardela Springs, Md., is a small rural store that offers an old-fashioned retail experience to its customers. But mixed in with the country charm is a little bit of technology. “I’ve always been very modern in …
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Puppy Love: Event Unites Community
Customers at Jared’s Ace Hardware in Bishopville, S.C., know the store is pet-friendly, but recently the store took the concept to a whole new level, bringing in llamas, donkeys, goats and more. In September, store staff worked with a local …
Read More »‘Tis the Season to Shop at Woodstock Hardware
The staff at Woodstock Hardware doesn’t want its customers to forget about the store during the holidays. And what better way to help them remember than by offering a holiday catalog full of store products that would be perfect in …
Read More »Oh Baby! Retailer Launches Unique Boutique
Most consumers head online or to toy stores when they’re looking for gifts for babies or toddlers. But the residents of Dubuque, Iowa, go to Steve’s Ace. It might seem a little odd to go to a hardware store for …
Read More »Remodeling Business Conditions Growing
Current and future remodeling business conditions continue to show growth, according to National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) third-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) data. Quarter-over-quarter increases are evident in nearly all sub-components measuring remodeling activity. Entering into the holiday …
Read More »True Value Reports Growth in Third Quarter
True Value reported revenue of $346.5 million, an increase of 2.0 percent or $6.9 million from $339.6 million a year ago. The company attributes the growth to its growing Destination True Value (DTV) retail footprint and increased wholesale sales; the …
Read More »Rental on the Rise: How One Store Owner Built His Business
Recently, Brian Buswell, owner of All American Do it Center, talked with a contractor who wanted to buy an auger. The cost for the auger and bit would be about $1,500—a prohibitive price tag for a piece of equipment the …
Read More »Retail Sales Up in September
Retail sales increased 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted from last month, and 3.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation. Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers stores’ sales also increased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted. “Retailers witnessed a solid …
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