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James Cabirac of Kief Hardware in Louisiana decided to film a television series as a unique way to promote his stores and better reach his customers. In this episode, Cabirac gives his viewers a tour of one of his stores. …

Patti Christie of Hood’s Do it Best in Wyandotte, Mich., explains how the store’s gift department helps increase sales and foot traffic during the winter months. The store sells unique gift items and is also one of the biggest single-store …

T.J. Comstock of Billings Hardware in Billings, Mont., recently completed some renovations to his store. He gives some insight on when is a good time to remodel and what sort of things you should consider changing in your store.

Kirby Kuklenski, co-owner of three Ace Hardware stores in Colorado, discusses the process of opening his latest store in south Colorado Springs, Colo. Kuklenski explains how he created buzz about the new store by hosting a “Name That Ace” contest …

Rob Ferraro, manager of Jerry’s Paint & Hardware in Narraganset, Rhode Island, was recently named one of the home improvement industry’s five Young Retailers of the Year by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA). He was selected as one …

When people think of a traditional hardware store, they may not think fishing poles and sunglasses, but it’s those very niches that drive and retain patrons at Titusville Ace Hardware in Titusville, Fla. Hear Bill Pastermack, owner and Dale Bertels, …

Rick Dye from Roush Hardware in Dublin, Ohio, discusses his experience hiring employees in a down economy.