Amazon Prime Day, the e-commerce giant’s annual shopping event, set new records for the company, leading to more sales than Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday events combined. Amazon says that worldwide, Prime members purchased more than 175 million items …
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Ace Hardware Begins E-Commerce Delivery Service
Ace Hardware is introducing a new “buy online, deliver from store” program for Ace locations across the country, according to a press release. The company says the new delivery option is an important component of its enhanced e-commerce offering. “There …
Read More »The Faces of Ace Hardware: Retailer Profiles
To give readers a more complete view of Ace Hardware Corp., we profiled retailers who have found success as members of the co-op. Read about Oceanside Ace Hardware in California and Boston’s Ace Hardware in Arizona by clicking on the …
Read More »Stanley Black & Decker to Begin Selling Craftsman Tools
Stanley Black & Decker will introduce its own line of Craftsman tools at Lowe’s and Ace Hardware stores in September, the Chicago Tribune reports. In March 2017, Stanley Black & Decker finalized the acquisition of the Craftsman brand from Sears, …
Read More »Maine Retail Operation Focuses on Family and Community
When customers arrive at Oak Hill Hardware in Scarborough, Maine, they know they’ll be greeted with a smile and a wagging tail. Black Lab mix Rivet is a local celebrity, sought out by children and adults who drop in sometimes …
Read More »Houston Retailer Regroups as Hurricane Harvey Weakens
As Hurricane Harvey dissipates, retailers in its wake are ready to regroup, survey the damage and chart a path forward. Susan Murff, co-owner of Cypress Hardware and Feed in Houston, considers herself fortunate. Her store suffered minor roof leaks but did …
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