Having never picked up a paddle before, Ryan Clouse will go the mile–120 miles to be exact–in a canoe to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). Ryan, owner and operator of Clouse Family Ace Hardware’s and Roger’s Family …
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Illinois Launches New Statewide Paint Recycling Program
A new paint recycling program began in Illinois on Dec. 1, 2025, enabling households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably. The program is operated by PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint companies through …
Read More »HIRI Reports a Cooling in Large Renovations and DIY Dominance in Q3 2025
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released the Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker Q3 2025, detailing homeowners’ attitudes and motivations driving home improvement initiatives, purchasing patterns and future home improvement activity. Here are some fast facts from the study: Home …
Read More »Clark+Kensington Unveils Enchantedly Bold Paint Palette
Clark+Kensington, a paint line exclusively available at Ace Hardware, recently revealed its new Enchantedly Bold palette, featuring pink and green shades, aligning with the release of the highly-anticipated movie, Wicked: For Good. The palette features four shades: Pure Pink, a …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware Announces First Oregon Location
Westlake Ace Hardware recently announced plans to open its first location in Oregon. The store will be located in Dallas, Oregon, a growing community of around 17,000 residents. “We are excited to introduce the Westlake Ace Hardware experience to our …
Read More »Jonathan Mize to Succeed Steve Henry as HDA Board Chairman
Jonathan Mize, CEO and president at Blish-Mize Co., will succeed Steve Henry as chairman of the Board of Directors of Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA). Steve Henry, CEO and president at House-Hasson Hardware Company, announced his retirement in September. Jonathan Mize …
Read More »Koopman Lumber Announces CEO Transition
Koopman Lumber recently announced a planned CEO transition, with Denise Brookhouse assuming the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Dirk Koopman, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2010. “It has been an honor to …
Read More »Thanksgiving Weekend Draws in Nearly 203 Million Shoppers
Thanksgiving weekend brought in a record 202.9 million consumers during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Thanksgiving weekend is …
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