Celebrating its 60th year in 2026, the Retailers’ Choice Awards honors the best, most creative and most innovative products of the year. Sponsored by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the Retailers’ Choice Awards program has been a …
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Ace Hardware Earns Top Spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List
Once again, Ace Hardware has ranked No. 5 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list. The franchise also ranked No. 1 on the ‘Miscellaneous Retail Business’ category list for the fourth year in a row. In 2024, Ace Hardware surpassed its …
Read More »Do it Best’s Dan Starr Receives Indiana Award
In a recent visit to the new Do it Best headquarters at the Electric Works campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb joined the Do it Best team for a tour of the facility and presented Do it …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Receives Large Business Of The Year Award
R.P. Lumber was recently named 2022 Large Business of The Year in the City of Edwardsville, Illinois. President and CEO of R.P. Lumber Robert Plummer accepted the award, which was presented by Mayor Art Risavy, at the city’s annual economic …
Read More »Home Hardware Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
For the 10th consecutive year, Home Hardware Stores Ltd. has been recognized with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation, retaining its Platinum Club status, which means it has maintained its Best Managed status for 7 years or more. This award …
Read More »Orgill Honored With Presidential Export Award
Orgill Inc. was one of 43 U.S. companies recognized May 21 with a presidential award honoring companies throughout the country that export U.S. goods and services. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented the president’s E Star Award for Exports to …
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