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Westlake Ace Hardware announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Clarks Ace Hardware, a 179-year-old hardware retailer with locations in Ellicott City and Columbia, Maryland. The Clarks Ace stores will be rebranded as Westlake Ace but …

On April 5, United Hardware shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the previously announced merger with Do it Best. According to the co-ops, the merger will enhance efficiency, add buying power and drive store growth for previous United Hardware dealers …

In light of True Value launching its first new brand campaign in a decade, Hardware Retailing sat down with Jake Kalnitz, True Value senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, for an exclusive look into the new Hardware Hero campaign.  The …

Do it Best will host this year’s Spring Open Buying Day on April 24 at its world headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company aims to expand the range of products from domestic and international vendors for its member-owners.  Qualified …

While the supply chain woes seen during the pandemic have mostly worked themselves out, pricing will always be a priority for independent home improvement retailers. Often, however, pricing strategies in place for other industries don’t fit the needs of the …

Marking its first foray into the home improvement category, DoorDash will be partnering with Lowe’s Cos. to offer on-demand delivery from over 1,700 stores nationwide.  “We’re excited to welcome Lowe’s to DoorDash as our first national home improvement retailer,” says …

Consumer expectations have shifted over the last several years, and a comprehensive online experience is now an expectation for retail. Services like buy online, pickup in store or curbside pickup and access to real-time inventory in mobile apps are increasingly …