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For over a century, Hammer & Wikan has been committed to serving the community of Petersburg, Alaska, as a triple threat: full-service hardware store, grocery store and convenience store.  The company was founded in 1921 as a single store in …

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 …

From a plumbing shop to a hardware store, McAuliffe’s Ace Hardware in Marysville, Ohio, has been family-owned and serving the community for over 100 years.  The shop was first opened by brothers Jerry and John McAuliffe in 1920 and was …

For over 100 years, the W.B. Howland Company has served the city of Live Oak, Florida, investing in the community that invests in them. Dedicated family ownership, a customer-first approach and expert employee engagement has established the operation as a …

For over a century, Dunlap Supply has served the community of Batesville, Indiana. The store celebrated its 150th year in business in 2023. Dunlap’s, a family-owned operation, is currently owned by Allen and Samantha Giesting. Dunlap Supply’s largest selling category is …

With 102 years under its belt, Wiener’s Home Hardware in Toronto, Canada, owner Melanie Van Bommel gives credit to customer service as the secret to longevity in the industry.  Wiener’s Hardware was founded in 1922 by Hyman and Ida Wiener. …

Making an effort to welcome every customer that comes into the store, Steven Edele, the owner of Edele & Mertz Hardware in St. Louis, Missouri, is continuing the legacy of customer service his family started in 1912.   “I truly …

From modest beginnings in the quaint town of Crockett, California, Pedrotti Ace Hardware has evolved to meet changing times and moved locations several times. But through it all, it has maintained its community spirit and penchant for helpfulness. The company, …