Westlake Ace Hardware announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Clarks Ace Hardware, a 179-year-old hardware retailer with locations in Ellicott City and Columbia, Maryland. The Clarks Ace stores will be rebranded as Westlake Ace but will retain store management and personnel and much of the current product mix. It is … The post Westlake Ace Hardware Expands into Maryland, Acquires Clarks Ace Hardware appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

McCoy True Value in Indianola, Iowa, and Warren County Economic Development are partnering for a third round of commercial paint grants that will go towards business beautification efforts throughout Warren County. The paint grants are open to all businesses in Warren county, with one application accepted per business. The online application asks for basic business … The post Retailer Offers Paint Grants to Local Businesses appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

On April 5, United Hardware shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the previously announced merger with Do it Best. According to the co-ops, the merger will enhance efficiency, add buying power and drive store growth for previous United Hardware dealers and Do it Best members alike. By leveraging organizational strengths and resources, the merger will … The post Do it Best, United Merger Approved by Shareholders appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has a positive outlook on the kitchen and bath industry for 2024. Split into four primary industry segments, the NKBA/John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KMBI) covers design, building and construction, manufacturing and retail. The report includes key measures used for discerning trends and finding strengths and … The post NKBA Releases 2023 Q3 Recap and 2024 Outlook appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

Like most design trends, history repeats itself. As many DIYers are opting for wallpaper instead of paint during their remodel, this is a time for your store to tap into this design trend. The global market size of the wallpaper industry is expected to grow 3.59% by 2029, reaching a value of $2.69 billion. Adding … The post The Wonderful World of Wallpaper: How to Tap into a Resurging Trend appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

The design and care of gardens is more diversified than ever, from innovative, multifunctional garden tools to environmentally-friendly care methods, from CO2 neutral and recycled products to the growing popularity of subsistence gardens. From June 16-18 2024, in Cologne, Germany, spoga+gafa, the largest garden and barbecue trade fair in the world will present industry trends … The post spoga+gafa Announces Garden Design Trends appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

Radial Sander HYDE® now offers a 9-inch Radial Sander engineered to allow pros to sand large areas with greater ease. This is the lightest radial sander on the market, and it has a unique pivoting hinge and round shape that prevents flipping. HYDE net abrasive sanding discs are made with an open weave that minimizes … The post Hot Products – April 10, 2024 appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

In light of True Value launching its first new brand campaign in a decade, Hardware Retailing sat down with Jake Kalnitz, True Value senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, for an exclusive look into the new Hardware Hero campaign.  The geo-targeted campaign that will run in almost all 50 states starting April 1 is designed … The post Exclusive: True Value’s Jake Kalnitz Provides Insights Into Hardware Hero Campaign appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

While the supply chain woes seen during the pandemic have mostly worked themselves out, pricing will always be a priority for independent home improvement retailers. Often, however, pricing strategies in place for other industries don’t fit the needs of the independent channel.  “From a pricing perspective, the DIY industry is unique, requiring more sophistication than … The post Effective Pricing Strategies for Home Improvement Retailers appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more

THIS PAST YEAR, Wilson’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia, was honored with the Home Hardware Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award, selected out of over 1,000 stores across Canada. Mike Wilson is the dealer-owner of the award-winning store, one of his four Home Hardware locations in Nova Scotia. Mike … The post Home Hardware Dealer-Owner Mike Wilson Stays Focused on People, Community appeared first on Hardware Retailing ..read more