Great Lakes Ace Hardware recently announced it has agreed to acquire Macomb Ace Hardware in Macomb Township, Michigan. The transaction is expected to close Jan. 11, 2026. “Our goal was to be a difference maker and trusted neighbor in our …
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New Possibilities for Vassar Building Center
Mike MacKay, president of Vassar Building Center in Michigan, is a planner. He scoured his community for new locations to expand his business for many years, but never quite landed on the perfect space at the perfect moment. The company …
Read More »Ace Hardware of Clarkston Offers Hope During COVID-19
When Jason Haley heard about the COVID-19 pandemic, he quickly took action. He ordered $40,000 in extra inventory to stock Ace Hardware of Clarkston, his store in Clarkston, Michigan. He assumed supply chain interruptions would make it challenging to keep …
Read More »How Mans Lumber Found Silver Linings in Trying Times
To reach 120 years of service, Mans Lumber and Millwork president Doug Mans says you have to be able to adapt to changing circumstances, even if it means making difficult decisions in moments of crisis. The family business began as …
Read More »Community Rallies Around Local Independent Business
Hardware Retailing is sharing select stories of independent businesses outside the home improvement industry to see how owners are grappling with operational changes amid COVID-19. Read on to discover how one bookseller in Michigan is continuing to forge community connections. …
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