Taking place in Cologne, Germany, the 2022 Eisenwarenmesse International Hardware Fair, hosted by Koelnmesse, brought together retailers, vendors and other industry players from around the world for four days of product discovery, education and networking. The event connected the global …
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Operation Flashpoint Partners With Earlham Building Center
In an effort to increase awareness and provide education on how businesses and the public can prevent bombings in their communities, Operation Flashpoint held an educational kickoff event at Earlham Bulding Center in Earlham, Iowa. Leaders with the Madison County …
Read More »4 Pricing Best Practices Every New Manager Should Know
Understanding how to effectively set prices could be intimidating for a new manager. Like many facets of retailing, pricing strategy is part art and part science. How a retailer sets prices will have a direct impact on the viability of …
Read More »Aubuchon Company Acquiring Campbell’s True Value Stores
Brent Burger, the owner and operator of Campbell’s True Value in Madison, Skowhegan, Winslow and Farmingdale, Maine, has agreed to sell his business to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America. “Celebrating 50 years, …
Read More »Nowco Home Hardware Recognized With Regional Award
Nowco Home Hardware has been recognized with a prestigious regional award, the Paul Straus Public Relations Award at the Proud of My Home Achievement Awards and Celebration. The awards were handed out at Home Hardware’s 2022 Homecoming event. The Paul …
Read More »3 Business Tips From Gina Schaefer of A Few Cool Hardware Stores
When Gina Schaefer opened her first hardware store in 2003, she had no idea what the future would bring. Shortly after shifting gears from a career in technology to owning and operating her own store, her husband Marc Friedman joined. …
Read More »10 Takeaways From the HIRI Summit
Hardware Retailing was in the crowd at the HIRI Summit in Chicago on September 20-21. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from over 12 speakers on diverse topics relevant to the home improvement industry. Review the 10 key …
Read More »BHG Announces 2023 Color of the Year Selection
Better Homes & Gardens (BHG) announced Canyon Ridge as the brand’s second annual selection for Color of the Year. As featured in BHG’s October issue, Canyon Ridge is a subtle spin on terracotta. The color is more sunbaked clay than …
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