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A Roadmap for the Automotive Category

Scotty's True Value storefront

There are numerous niche categories to invest in to differentiate your business or fill a need in your community. Automotive is one such category that can bring your operation closer to being a one-stop shop and enhance your ability to …

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Curtis Lumber Hosts Pet Adoption Event

A man holding a puppy

For 12 years, Curtis Lumber, which has 23 locations in New York and Vermont, has hosted PetAPalooza, an adoption event that has placed over 5,000 pets into loving homes since it began. Along with cats and dogs, the event finds …

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New NHPA Chairman Jake Smith Listens to Lead

Jake Smith

Taking a tour of Jared’s Ace Hardware with Jake Smith as the tour guide is a little like a small-town mayor leading a parade down Main Street. Around every corner is another community member with a greeting or a question, …

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Community Investments Protect Local Amenities

Randy Rich at Rusty Nail Hardware

Randy Rich didn’t aspire to become a hardware retailer, run for mayor or buy a grocery store. But just like his 23-year-long service with the local volunteer fire department, he saw needs and volunteered to help. Rich is the owner …

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Nationwide Program Salutes Military Members

A woman laying graveside wreaths

The Wreaths Across America program remembers fallen U.S. veterans, honors active service members and teaches the value of freedom. Every December, participants lay donated wreaths on the headstones of veterans. Several hardware retailers have made the program a part of …

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