To learn more about how cybersecurity impacts small businesses, Hardware Retailing talked to Daniel Eliot, director of education and strategic initiatives for the National Cyber Security Alliance. For insights into three actions you can take today to protect your business …
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3 Retailers Lead Local Parade
Many retailers are leaders in their businesses and in their local communities, but it’s not every day they get to show off that leadership in a parade. The management team of Pacific Ace Hardware in Vacaville, California, had that opportunity …
Read More »Donated Grills Make Flames for Firefighters
Dozens of firefighters at firehouses in Tucson, Arizona, are having an easier time firing up the grill, thanks to generous donations from the team at Mark’s Ace Hardware and a national grill brand. Mark Rios, company president, his general manager …
Read More »Do it Best Spring Market Focuses on Innovation, Experience
The 2019 Do it Best Spring Market landed in Indianapolis May 17-20, and the co-op brought expanded opportunities for members to discover new products and enhance customer experiences. “It’s all about customer experience,” says Rich Lynch, Do it Best Corp. vice president …
Read More »2019 Top Guns: Christine Hand
Christine Hand, Owner, Handyman Home Hardware, 2 Stores in Newfoundland, Canada Christine Hand purchased Handyman Home Hardware in Newfoundland, Canada, nearly 30 years ago from her father after initially working in software development. She has served on the Home Hardware Ltd. board of directors …
Read More »2019 Top Guns: Charlie Gillman
Charlie Gillman, Owner and President, Gillman Home Center, 12+ locations in Indiana and Ohio Charlie followed his father and uncle into a career as a general contractor and spent many years as a homebuilder. He transitioned into home improvement retail in the late …
Read More »2019 Top Guns: Mark Schulein
Mark Schulein, President, Crown Ace Hardware, 18 locations in California, Arizona and Hawaii Mark spent several years outside the industry before joining his father at Crown Ace Hardware in Orange County, California. Since that time, Mark has helped grow the …
Read More »Starr Q&A: Do it Best CEO Talks Co-Op’s Core Values and Strategic Goals
Dan Starr President and CEO Dan Starr has served as president and CEO of Do it Best since 2016. He has previously served in a variety of roles since joining the company in 2006. Starr is only the fifth CEO …
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