Walk into Dan’s Ace Hardware, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and you will be greeted with vintage charm. The new store, which opened the first week of March, was a new build and the perfect opportunity for Daniel Moldenhauer, co-owner of …
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Main Street Ace: The Place for Homemade Artwork
When they have a little free time, the employees at Main Street Ace Hardware in Bowling Green, Ohio, stay busy with some creative pursuits: using spare hardware parts and pieces to create homemade artwork including games, models and other knickknacks …
Read More »The Scent of Hardware
There are some scents just about everyone likes, like the smell of coffee or freshly cut grass. But what about the smell of a hardware store? It seems to be a favorite for customers at Sierra Valley Home Center in Loyalton, …
Read More »A Showcase for Loyal Contractor Customers
Contractor customers at Nunda PRO Lumber and Hardware in Nunda, New York, get an extra perk for their loyal business. “Contractors can submit photos of the houses they’ve built and we’ll display them,” says Larry Mallaber, vice president of Nunda PRO. “It …
Read More »Door Handles Make Creative Entrance
Walk into Hunts Do it Center in Whitehall, Michigan, and the first thing you’ll notice are the unique door handles. After attending a training seminar at the Do it Best Corp. Winter Conference last January, store owner Jeff Cockerill wanted …
Read More »Create the Perfect Home Security Display
Security is a top priority to homeowners everywhere, and they’re looking for more than just alarm systems. You can merchandise products from several departments throughout your store to create a home security display, promoting products you already have, increasing your …
Read More »Offer Your Customers Unique Handmade Products
Got a crafty person in your family? Your store might be the perfect place for them to sell some of their handmade items. At Palmer Lumber and Hardware in Palmer, Kansas, part of a wall near the front of the …
Read More »Project Carts Offer Construction Knowledge
It’s usually easier to show rather than simply tell, especially when it comes to explaining how a house is put together. When Larry Mallaber, vice president of Nunda PRO Lumber and Hardware in Nunda, New York, wanted a better way …
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