The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is proud to announce the 2021 Young Retailer of the Year honorees. Selected from a field of inspiring independent home improvement, paint and decorating retailers under the age of 35 across North …
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150 Years of Blish-Mize: A Q&A With John and Jonathan Mize
Blish-Mize Co. is celebrating 150 years of service this year. Hardware Retailing talked to chairman of the board John H. Mize and CEO and president Jonathan Mize for their insights into this milestone achievement for the company. Click here for …
Read More »Blish-Mize Hosts Live Buying Market, Celebrates 150 Years
After more than a year of most events in the home improvement industry grinding to a halt, Kansas-based Blish-Mize Co. held a live, face-to-face market last week, welcoming retailers and vendors to the Overland Park Convention Center for its three-day …
Read More »What’s New at Ace Hardware’s Spring Show
Ace Hardware Corp. is hosting its third fully virtual convention this week, providing retailers with special pricing on products, networking opportunities and training sessions. The digital show is modeled after Ace’s in-person events, which have been important gatherings for retailers …
Read More »Westlake Ace Acquiring 2 Washington Stores
Westlake Ace Hardware has announced it will acquire Town Center Hardware, which has two locations in Washington. Town Center Hardware has one location in Kirkland, Washington, and another in Lake Forest Park, Washington. When the sale is finalized March 8, …
Read More »What the NHPA Team Learned About Their Personalities
Working well together in a business requires employees to learn and rely on each other’s strengths. The feature story shows how DiSC personality profiles can help guide those lessons. After finding out how retailers have used DiSC assessments to improve …
Read More »Ace International Replaces Retiring Company President
Ace Hardware Corp. announced Jan. 25 that Ace International is replacing its retiring president and general manager in April. Jay Heubner, current president and general manager of Ace Hardware’s international subsidiary, will retire March 1 after 38 years with the …
Read More »Mark’s Ace Organizes Project to Help Homeless
Mark’s Ace Hardware, which has three stores in Tucson, Arizona, has donated supplies to help the local homeless population for three years, but the community’s support grew significantly in 2020. General manager Camille Gibson wanted the stores to help people …
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