Over 60 years ago in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Walter J. Hachborn and Henry Sittler laid the groundwork for what would become Canada’s largest dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer. Since then, Home Hardware Stores Limited has expanded to more than …
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spoga+gafa Launches New Online Magazine to Share Trends
spoga+gafa, which runs June 16-18 in Cologne, Germany, is launching a new online magazine that will examine the current developments, innovations and trends in the industry and grant exciting insights into the market and its players through diverse formats such …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware Expands Into Maryland, Acquires Clarks Ace Hardware
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 …
Read More »Do it Best, United Merger Approved by Shareholders
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 …
Read More »NHPA Recognizes Outstanding Young Retailers in 2024
Exclusive: True Value’s Jake Kalnitz Provides Insights Into Hardware Hero Campaign
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 …
Read More »Do it Best Announces 2024 Spring Open Buying Day
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 …
Read More »Effective Pricing Strategies for Home Improvement Retailers
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 …
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