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Want to win a little extra cash, just in time for the holidays, and help your association, too? Participate in our Employee Compensation Survey and be entered to win one of two gift cards. Employee compensation isn’t just about pay …

From the return of an old friend to the introduction of a new program, the Do it Best Corp. October Market, held Oct. 19-21 in Indianapolis, had plenty to offer its retailers. During the shareholders’ meeting Sunday night, Don Wolf, …

After 20 to 30 years of hard work many owners should think about retirement and selling their company but choose not to for several different reasons. Some of those reasons are: None of the children want to continue with the …

Ace recently recognized six member stores with the company’s third-annual “Coolest Hardware Store” awards. Of 4,700 locally-owned and operated Ace Hardware stores worldwide, these stores were named during Ace’s annual Platinum Conference held in Las Vegas this week: Ace Hardware …

It’s time to register for the 39th annual International Hardware Fair in Cologne, Germany. The show is considered one of the leading international events in the home improvement industry. In fact, last year, more than 50,000 attendees from 132 countries …

True Value expands its wholesale customer base with the addition of its newest affiliate member, Family Farm & Home. Headquartered in Muskegon, Mich., with a warehouse in Grand Rapids, Mich., the chain brings its wholesale buying for 27 existing stores …

In a recent letter to congressional leaders, the National Retail Federation called upon both Congress and the White House to end the budget stalemate and urged both political parties to immediately pass a funding bill so that federal employees and contractors can get back …

Home Hardware Stores Limited will turn 50 next year, and the company plans to play up the milestone in a big way. Promotions will take place at both the consumer and retailer levels, while a new e-commerce initiative will be …