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The Ace Hardware Convention for spring 2016 was a celebration of continued financial growth for the co-op, as well as a push for new heights. The co-op saw revenue boosts across the board for all of its business divisions, and …

Whether your local Main Street is already established or is in great need of a makeover, a new online contest promises to liven up one of America’s Main Streets and allows the country to have a hand in making it happen. On …

Industry leader, retail behemoth and pioneer of everyday low prices, Walmart is a retail giant who has changed the retail game as we know it. Walmart, along with other industry leaders and trends, will be highlighted at the NRHA All-Industry Conference, …

After facing an unpredictable economy, consumers continue to search for ways to cut costs. So what is one solution people have turned to? Tiny homes. Today, more individuals than ever are seeking housing alternatives to live frugally. And as the tiny house market grows, home improvement …

The staff at Lake Ridge Ace Hardware are problem solvers, so it’s no surprise that customer Marlene Maxon came to the store this past December with an unusual request. Her family was planning a trip to a local ski resort …

The digital world is rapidly evolving and cyber crimes that impact small businesses are becoming increasingly common. Visa reports 85 percent of data breaches involving credit cards are from small businesses. Even the best processes and systems can leave a business exposed …

A blizzard outside didn’t stop the heated sales inside at House-Hasson Hardware’s January dealer market, which was held Jan. 21-23 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. House-Hasson Company president Don Hasson says sales were up …

Use of smart home products is constantly increasing, but what products are consumers buying and which ones do they prefer most? An online survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Lowe’s indicates that security cameras are the No. 1 …