An unwavering commitment to service has been Hamm Hardware and Building Supplies’ heartbeat for over 100 years: service to God, service to community and service to customers. Owners Ladison and Glenn Hamm represent third and fourth generation ownership of the …
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More than Just Hardware: Welden Hardware Builds Community Connections for Over 135 Years
Welden Hardware may be small, but it sure is mighty. For over 135 years, the store has been serving Simsbury, Connecticut, with a commitment to growth, local involvement and genuine customer service. Founded in 1889 by Samuel T. Welden, Welden …
Read More »Tractor Supply Expands Power Tool, Electrical Categories
Tractor Supply Company (TSC) announced a major, storewide expansion across its truck, tool and hardware categories, adding more than 30 SKIL tools and accessories to stores. The initial lineup includes a flip drill, circular saw, impact driver and stapler. An …
Read More »The Home Depot Reaffirms 2026 Outlook Following Q1 Growth
The Home Depot reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, posting net sales for the quarter of $41.8 billion, a 4.8% increase year over year. Comparable store sales for fiscal Q1 2026 increased 0.6%, and comparable …
Read More »Bring Life to Hardware: A Practical Guide for Exploring Live Plant Sales
By Darrell Baker While many hardware retailers have been selling plants for a long time, some have just started recently and others have avoided the extra work and complexity of this category. Whatever the case for your operation, live goods …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware Expands in Kansas
Westlake Ace Hardware announced an agreement to acquire Olson’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned hardware retailer with two locations in Kansas. The acquisition will be completed in November 2025. “Throughout our history, providing outstanding customer service has always been at the …
Read More »Lowe’s Presents Q2 2025 Financials, Announces Distributor Acquisiton
Lowe’s reported its Q2 2025 financial results, marking $24 billion in total sales, a 1.7% increase year over year. Comparable sales for the quarter also increased by 1.1%. Net earnings for Q2 2025 were $2.4 million, a 0.01% increase year …
Read More »NHPA Updates Hardware Product Knowledge Courses
The average hardware store has thousands of SKUs, so it’s easy to see why anyone starting a job at a home improvement store could easily be overwhelmed. For many years, retailers have turned to the North American Hardware Association’s (NHPA) …
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