Last week, Weber signed an agreement to make Ace Hardware and its subsidiary, Emery Jensen Distribution, its exclusive distribution partners within the independent home improvement channel beginning in 2026. The agreement has generated mixed feedback from retailers across the independent …
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Sunshine Ace Hardware Opens New Store in Southwest Florida
Sunshine Ace Hardware has opened its newest retail store in Babcock Ranch, Florida, bringing the first hardware store to the area. Michael Schulz was appointed as store manager for the new location, bringing experience from his time as manager at …
Read More »Hancock Lumber to Acquire Johnson Lumber
Hancock Lumber announced plans to acquire Johnson Lumber, a single-location lumberyard located in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The store will begin operating as Hancock Lumber on June 2. “It’s been an honor to work with the Johnson family on the acquisition and integration …
Read More »RONA Inc. Celebrates 15 New Store Conversions to RONA+ Banner
RONA inc. recently celebrated the conversion of 15 new stores to the RONA+ banner, continuing the Canadian-based home improvement retailer’s brand repositioning. “Canadians truly connect with our brand, and RONA’s enhanced store concept has won over our customers. Indeed, stores …
Read More »J.D. Power Study Reports Increased Home Improvement Retailer Shopper Satisfaction
J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study, measuring key drivers of satisfaction among customers who purchased home improvement-related products from a home improvement retailer. The study noted 64% of home improvement retailer shoppers would definitely shop …
Read More »Same-Store Sales Increase in First Quarter for Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware released its Q1 2025 financial results, reporting a 0.6% increase in same-store sales for its hardware format. According to Ace’s corporate report, the approximately 3,900 Ace retailers who share daily retail sales data reported flat U.S. retail same-store …
Read More »IKEA U.S. Launches New Rewards for Loyalty Program Members
IKEA U.S. launched its new rewards program for members of the company’s loyalty program, IKEA Family. The new program allows members to earn points throughout more aspects of their shopping experience, including planning, shopping and purchasing. IKEA Family members earn …
Read More »Independent Retailer Serves Community, Customers Across Frontlines
By day, Mills Hardware and Feed store manager Andrew Tickle serves customers, answering their questions, helping them find the right products and providing a central hub for the community. When night falls, Andrew’s focus switches from the frontline of the …
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