Nate Ludwig General Manager Dazey’s Building Center Garberville, California Multiple-Store Operation We’re not just here to make money, we’re giving back to our community. It’s who we are; that’s just part of our makeup. We look forward to continuing this …
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2018 Young Retailer of the Year: Byron Clouse
Byron Clouse Owner Lewiston Ace Hardware Lewiston, Michigan Multiple-Store Operation “I truly believe you make a living by what you earn, but you make a life by what you give.” Byron Clouse is one of those retailers who is …
Read More »2018 Young Retailer of the Year: Megan Zarbano
Megan Zarbano Owner Handy Hardware & Rental Valley City, North Dakota Under $2 Million in Annual Sales “It isn’t easy to keep small-town America thriving, especially with big-box stores and e-commerce so readily available, but what we offer is so …
Read More »2018 Young Retailer of the Year: Ronna Kilts
Ronna Kilts Manager Mattson’s True Value Hardware Howard City, Michigan Under $2 Million in Annual Sales “My roots run deep, not only in the business but in the community as well. I think it’s important for customers to know we’re involved …
Read More »2018 Young Retailer of the Year: Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson General Manager/Dealer-Owner Wilson’s Home Hardware Building Centre Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia, Canada Over $2 Million in Annual Sales “There’s a sense of pride ingrained in the history of this business that puts serving customers above all else. There’s …
Read More »2018 Young Retailer of the Year: Taylor Baker
Taylor Baker Owner Foothills Hardware & Builders Supply Pilot Mountain, North Carolina Over $2 Million in Annual Sales “I’m an attitude guy. We look at attitude when hiring someone because we want to surround ourselves with people who have a …
Read More »2018 Young Retailer of the Year: Sean Angelo
Sean Angelo General Manager Budget Home Supply Longmont, Colorado Over $2 Million in Annual Sales “I understand the challenges that small family businesses face while transitioning from generation to generation, and I’m determined to continue the tradition and legacy of …
Read More »2018 National Hardware Show® Highlights Innovation, Ideas
Last week, the city of Las Vegas brought the heat in many ways. In addition to warm weather, the 2018 National Hardware Show® and the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) All-Industry Conference presented a sizzling showcase of unique products, …
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