TreeHouse, a home improvement store focused exclusively on eco-friendly products and projects, has an expanding business that other retailers in the industry are noticing. Since first opening in 2011 in Austin, Texas, the unique startup has grown and gained national attention from …
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) Young Retailer of the Year awards program. To celebrate, we’re checking in with a few past winners to see what they’ve been up to, both personally …
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After a wonderful second night’s sleep at the Colcord Hotel, The Great American Route 66 Road Trip crew was ready to kick off day two of the journey. We all piled in to our awesome Ram ProMaster City, which was …
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Last summer, I road tripped with Independent We Stand to visit local retailers along a route from Detroit to Boston, helping celebrate and spread awareness of small businesses of all kinds, including hardware and home improvement stores. This week, I headed out again with three …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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