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In 1956, at age 18, Roger Tucker had a conversation that changed his life. Another high school student, Wayne Page, suggested that Roger get a job working for his father at the local hardware store. Roger, now age 78, got …

True Value Company has announced the promotion of Heath Ashenfelter to the position of vice president, chief merchandising officer. Previously, Ashenfelter served as divisional vice president of merchandising. In his new role, Ashenfelter will play a key role in creating experiences …

Two retailers who own stores in the Washington, D.C., area shared some thoughts with Hardware Retailing about International Women’s Day, which is March 8, and what it’s like to be female retailers in the independent home improvement industry. The retailers are Gina …

The staff at Lake Ridge Ace Hardware are problem solvers, so it’s no surprise that customer Marlene Maxon came to the store this past December with an unusual request. Her family was planning a trip to a local ski resort …

When a customer browses through the many paint swatches in your paint department, are you able to help them decide which color to choose? Ultimately, the final decision is theirs, but with some knowledge from a color expert in your …

In the city of Houston, Texas, the sun seems to shine year round and consumers are often on the hunt to find ways to enhance their living space, indoors and out. From an emphasis on top-of-the-line grills and accessories, to a love for …

Employee Appreciation Day Every year at Dawson’s True Value Hardware, with two locations in Topsfield and North Beverly, Massachusetts, the management team hosts an appreciation event for its employees. Since many families and the store are extremely busy during the …

  A few days after Anchorage True Value shared security camera footage of the store’s aisles collapsing during a magnitude-7.1 earthquake on its Facebook page, the video had gone viral and people from around the world were checking in on …