In the March issue of Hardware Retailing, retailers shared insights on how to protect an operation against the ebbs and flows of the seasons. As you look to implement best practices for guarding against the seasons, here is a checklist …
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Ace Hardware Announces Partnership with ServiceMaster Brands
Ace Hardware has entered into a multi-year agreement with ServiceMaster Brands, a franchise provider of needs-based residential and commercial services in the restoration, cleaning, moving and bioremediation industries. The new partnership will enable local franchise owners within the ServiceMaster® organization …
Read More »Weather Products Your Customers Need
It was a local meteorologist, Rebecca Barry, who helped Hagan Ace Hardware create its hurricane preparedness list with weather products customers need to prepare. Jacob Hagan, director of operations for Hagan Ace Hardware, says Barry’s thoughts and vision gave the …
Read More »House-Hasson Names Operations VP for Headquarters Warehouse
House-Hasson Hardware has named Wayne Walls as its new vice president of operations in charge of warehousing and transportation for House-Hasson’s 450,000-square-foot Knoxville operation. “We wanted the best to head our Knoxville operations, and we found him,” says Steve Henry, …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Strengthens Presence in Iowa
R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. continues to grow with the pending acquisition of Schrock Lumber Co., a 60-year-old family-owned hardware, lumber and building materials retailer located in Mediapolis, Iowa. The transaction will close on Friday, March 1st. Terms of the deal …
Read More »Employees’ Passions Guide Round-Up Fundraisers
When Karsten’s Maricopa Ace Hardware in Maricopa, Arizona, hosts round-up fundraisers, it turns to its employees to choose what organizations will benefit from the money raised. Store manager Chris Grover says the store will host several round-up fundraisers throughout the year …
Read More »True Value Will Take Over Universal Studios for Fall Reunion Welcome Reception
True Value Co. will provide Fall Reunion attendees exclusive access to Universal Studios Florida for its Welcome Reception on Sept. 9. The twice-a-year event kicks off that morning with a session from senior leaders and the opening of the show …
Read More »EISENWARENMESSE to Highlight Product Discovery, Education
On March 3-6, home improvement retailers, vendors and other industry members will meet together in Cologne, Germany, for product discovery and education at the EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Cologne 2024. As a central meeting place for the international hardware industry, the …
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