The millennial generation is quick to make impulse buys. Nearly 83 percent of millennials admit to having made an impulse purchase in the past, according to a Chase survey cited in an article by Retailing Today. The survey also found that 46 percent …
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Ace Hardware Announces New Executives
Ace Hardware is promoting two leaders within the company. The co-op has named Dan Miller vice president of retail operations and new business and appointed Brian Wiborg as vice president of retail development and supply, according to a press release. “Ace is pleased to promote Dan …
Read More »Home Sales Dip in November
Sales of existing homes dropped in November. The decrease from October to November was 6.1 percent, with the market faltering in advance of the slower winter months. Sales of previously owned homes have hit their lowest level since May, according to a Forbes …
Read More »Ace Hardware Partners with Spike TV on “Framework” Show
Ace Hardware will play a significant role in the upcoming Spike TV new original series, “Framework,” promoted as the first furniture-design competition series. Ace Hardware is providing the Ace Supply Station, a large hub located in the “Framework” workshop that will provide contestants with …
Read More »Mobile Classes Convenient for Employee Training
When you have a knowledgeable employee, you have a better chance of selling the products your home improvement store offers. A trend in contractor training is the use of quick mobile videos to teach courses on business practices and safety, according to …
Read More »Store Using Challenge to Fund a Food Bank
Shoot a video of yourself biting a lemon, and a store in Colorado will donate $1 to a food bank. Starting two weeks ago, Windsor Ace Hardware, located in Windsor, Colorado, has been challenging community members and social media followers to take …
Read More »Ace Hardware November Sales Exceed Expectations
Ace Hardware’s November sales exceeded expectations, with same-store sales soaring 9.9 percent over November 2013 numbers, according to a press release from the cooperative. In addition, same-store transactions improved by 4.9 percent year over year. “While it seemed many competitors were tripping …
Read More »Ace Hardware Awarded Private Fleet of the Year Award
Fleet Owner magazine has recognized Ace Hardware’s distribution team as its 2014 Private Fleet of the Year. As part of the honor, the December 2014 issue of Fleet Owner features a cover story that recognizes Ace’s innovative fleet management. “We’re proud that …
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