Diamond Vogel is celebrating its 100th year in business this year. Founded in 1926, Diamond Vogel began as a small regional paint company and has grown into the nationally recognized brand it is today. “Reaching 100 years is an extraordinary …
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The Aubuchon Company Acquires Depault’s Ace Hardware
The Depault and Gonsalves families have agreed to sell Depault’s Ace Hardware in Cumberland, Rhode Island, to the Aubuchon Company. The new store will be rebranded to Aubuchon Ace Hardware. “For more than 40 years, the Depault and Gonsalves families …
Read More »Sunshine Ace Hardware Surpasses $500,000 in Donations to Children’s Miracle Network
Sunshine Ace Hardware’s annual holiday roundup campaign raised $56,489, pushing the company’s cumulative fundraising total for Children’s Miracle Network above $500,000. Throughout November and December, customers and Sunshine Ace Hardware stores in Collier, Lee, Charlotte and Pinellas counties joined those …
Read More »Target Names Michael Fiddelke as New CEO
Target recently announced Michael Fiddelke as CEO, starting Feb. 2, 2026. “I began my career at Target more than two decades ago,” Fiddelke says. “I’ve grown here, learned here and worked alongside teams and partners who care deeply about our …
Read More »Ace Hardware Returns as Official Yard Care Sponsor for Groundhog Day 2026
Ace Hardware has returned to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as the official Yard Care Sponsor of Groundhog Day. The brand first joined the celebration in 2025 with the launch of Ace YardRx. “Groundhog Day is really about looking forward and building momentum, …
Read More »Getting the Most Out of Your Market Experience
Many retailers are still knee deep in ice melt, snow shovels and ice scrapers, but this month kicks off the spring market season with hot deals, educational sessions and networking opportunities. Each buying market is unique, as is the process …
Read More »A Lasting Legacy: NHPA Announces Leadership Changes to Drive Continued Growth
In 2025, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) marked 125 years serving the independent home improvement channel and fulfilling its mission of helping independent home improvement, paint and decorating retailers, regardless of affiliations, become better and more profitable …
Read More »Home Improvement Projects With the Highest ROI
For homeowners, deciding which home improvement projects are worth the time and money required to complete a renovation can be a difficult task. Weighing the cost of materials, labor and overall outcome are all factors at play, and sometimes remodeling …
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