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Q&A: Louisiana Retailer Talks Business and Politics

Stine

Dennis Stine is president and CEO of Stine Lumber, which operates 11 stores in Louisiana and one in Missouri. He served as a Louisiana state legislator for two years and, for four years, was the commissioner of administration, which is the chief financial …

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Retailer Celebrates 100 Years in Business

100 Years

The village of Fort Recovery, Ohio, is known for its rich history, whether it’s the battles that took place on the land in the late 1700s or the businesses that have been staples for years. Wangler Hardware is one of …

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Part-Time Job Inspires Family to Get Into Hardware

family

For more than 50 years, Jim White, owner of Boyne City Hardware in Boyne City, Michigan, has been working in the hardware industry. And unlike many retailers who grew up in the business, Jim got into the hardware business before his dad …

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Giving Generously After Louisiana Flooding

The devastating floodwaters in Louisiana that killed more than a dozen people and heavily damaged thousands of homes and businesses in mid-August inspired a flood of another kind. Residents, businesses, churches and other organizations organized an outpouring of generosity. Home improvement retailers reacted quickly, …

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From Milkshakes to Pokémon, Cabirac Keeps Retail Fun

James

To learn more about James Cabirac’s vision for Kief Hardware, his thoughts on the industry and NRHA, click here to watch an extended interview.  The Cool Cajun By Dan Tratensek, dant@nrha.org There’s something about James Cabirac’s impish grin that immediately lets …

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Kief Hardware Keeps Things Interesting

Kief Hardware

Ever since buying his first store at age 23, James Cabirac hasn’t been afraid to try new things. Whether that means adding a milkshake machine to his salesfloor or hosting Pokemon Go parties, he makes sure to infuse fun into …

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West Virginia Store Supports Victims After June Flooding

West Virginia

In the wake of widespread flooding that killed 23 and left thousands homeless in the state of West Virginia, several businesses found ways to organize and bring relief to victims. Hardman Supply Company is one of those businesses. They continue to provide relief …

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