Last September, Westlake Ace Hardware stores joined forces with cancer research and treatment organization, City of Hope, turning everyday hardware purchases into funds to support cancer patients. “We are deeply grateful to Ace Hardware and its customers for joining us …
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Mississippi Hardware Store Featured in Documentary Series
A local hardware store in the small town of Waveland, Mississippi, received an unexpected visitor last October from across the pond. A documentary production company based in the United Kingdom reached out to David Hubbard, owner of Hubbard’s Waveland Hardware, …
Read More »Center Hardware’s Keith Gentner Earns Eastwing Golden Hammer
Marking over 50 years in the independent home improvement channel, Keith Genter, owner of Center Hardware & Supply Co. in San Francisco, received the Estwing Golden Hammer Award. The Estwing Golden Hammer is given to any retailer who hits 50 years …
Read More »Weider’s Paint & Hardware Adds Unique Decor Touches
Ned Green and his wife Lisa Green, current owners of Weider’s Paint & Hardware, along with their children Mitch and Mikayla, have taken up the banner for the Weider family name. They are honoring founder John A. Weider’s same commitment …
Read More »Ho Ho Ho for the Holidays
With a background in theater, James Ralston brings his flair for entertaining to Clarks Ace Hardware, where for most of the year, he works as a cashier. But from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, he transforms into Santa Claus and spreads …
Read More »Party Like It’s 1933: Krogen’s Do it Best Celebrates 90 Years in Business
IN HONOR OF ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY, Krogen’s Do it Best in Boscobel, Wisconsin, hosted a weeklong celebration that included anniversary-themed activities. The first 90 shoppers received a free T-shirt, door prizes were drawn every 90 minutes and each of the …
Read More »Meet Recent Golden Hammer Winners, Retailer Uncovers Historic Windows
Covered up for three decades, a historic set of windows at Meyer Ace Hardware in Petoskey, Michigan, are opening up a new view. Co-owner Matt Meyer says the windows were boarded over during the 1970s energy crisis because they were …
Read More »A New View: Meyer Ace Hardware Uncovers Historic Windows
Covered up for over three decades, a set of historic windows at Meyer Ace Hardware in Petoskey, Michigan, are opening up a new view. Co-owner Matt Meyer says the windows were boarded over during the 1970s energy crisis because they …
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