Ace Hardware is continuing to promote its brand nationally through the PGA Tour. The co-op recently announced it is sponsoring pro golfer Jim Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA Tour and 2010 FedEx Cup champion. “On behalf of all of us …
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Sears Holdings Corp. may be struggling financially, but its spinoff, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, is growing with the help of independent retailers. In fact, James Cabirac, owner of Kief Hardware in Cut Off, Louisiana, opened a Sears store-within-a-store this …
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When Mark Rand considered buying a hardware store, he learned Ace Hardware Corp. offers a financial incentive to help military veterans like him start, buy or expand Ace stores. Retailers who join Ace Hardware or open new store locations pay an affiliation fee for their stores to be …
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As you pack your bags to attend the National Hardware Show® May 9-11, plan for what you may bring home—product samples, information and possibly $100,000 to reimagine retail in your business! This year, the National Hardware Show is making a point to invest even …
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Lowe’s Canada has plans for expansion that include growing the Canadian company RONA and roughly tripling Ace Hardware’s store count. In May, Lowe’s finalized its purchase of home improvement chain RONA and this month released more information about its plans for the acquisition. Through its purchase of RONA, Lowe’s …
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Rick Whitson, vice president of distribution, will retire Dec. 31 from Ace Hardware Corp. after 37 years with the company. Whitson has a long history of contributions to the co-op’s retail support area. During his career, he directed the operational startup of the …
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This month, Ace Hardware and The Grommet announced a collaboration that brings innovations of local makers into Ace Hardware retail stores. The Grommet, a product-launching platform for innovative consumer products, began its partnership with Ace for the holiday season, and it will continue in …
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Walter Hachborn, former president and Home Hardware Stores Ltd. co-founder, died on Dec. 17 at the age of 95. Hachborn began his hardware career in 1938 at Hollinger Hardware in St. Jacobs, Ontario, and dedicated his entire life to serving his …
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