Building a Reputation for Quality that Lasts Every Generation

Building a Reputation for Quality that Lasts Every Generation

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On November 8, 2026
  • Howard Products
Family bonds grow even stronger when everyone works in the business that Grandad started. Like other families in the hardware industry, the Howards have served customers for generations. Today, the torch is carried by Doug Howard’s three grandsons, Trever, Brett, and Casey. They take their responsibilities seriously because they must keep building the family legacy.
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The Power of Invention: Bringing the Happy Toilet Brand to Life

The Power of Invention: Bringing the Happy Toilet Brand to Life

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On November 8, 2026
  • Happy Toliet Brand
We seldom think about the clever people who invent the gadgets and gizmos that solve everyday problems that homeowners typically encounter. Truth be told, inventors don’t wake up and say, “I feel like creating something today." Most of the time, folks are simply trying to figure out the easiest way to get from point A to point B on a frustrating DIY project. Or they're a Master Plumber, like Chris Stanfield, who used his knowledge to develop a product that helps his wife Linda and their customers follow the advice he’s been sharing for 40 years. The Happy Toilet Cleaning Tablet Dispenser is a labor of love for the dynamic duo.
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Turning Hardware Aisles into Profit Centers

Turning Hardware Aisles into Profit Centers

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On February 2, 2026
Midwest has positioned itself at the center of that shift, helping retailers transform their hardware aisles into high-performing profit centers. By combining data-driven insights, innovative merchandising, and a relentless focus on relationships, the company is not just keeping pace with changing expectations, it’s setting the standard for what modern hardware retail can be.
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DAP Global Inc. Builds on a Legacy of Innovation & Leadership

DAP Global Inc. Builds on a Legacy of Innovation & Leadership

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On November 6, 2025
DAP’s story began in 1865, when Robert H. Dicks and Elmer Wiggin started producing and packaging sealing wax for food canning in a Dayton, Ohio garage. At a time when preserving food safely was a household necessity, their product solved an everyday challenge and quickly became essential across America.
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The Quikrete Companies®

The Quikrete Companies®

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On August 28, 2025
Over 80 years ago, Quikrete® developed a pre-blended concrete mix—this innovative product modernized the building industry. It gave contractors and homeowners the ability to work smarter and build faster.
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Treating Our Customers Like Family

Treating Our Customers Like Family

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On May 15, 2025
Midwest Fasteners is a family-owned business started by Grandpa (Fred) DeVries. Always a good businessman, he did his homework and learned everything he could about the industry. He understood the types of fasteners retailers needed to stock to keep their customers coming back. Grandpa Fred’s hard work paid off. Fifty-eight years later, Midwest Fasteners operates based on Grandpa Fred’s principles and vision.
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K-CO Products Looks to the Future

K-CO Products Looks to the Future

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On March 6, 2025
Operating a successful business helps him understand the importance of sharing information, networking, and supporting an innovative business community. In this conversation with our editor, David discusses the challenges and high points of his entrepreneurial journey.
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Paladin Data Corporation

Paladin Data Corporation

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On October 28, 2024
  • Ace Hardware
We collaborate closely with stores to ensure Paladin is the ideal solution for their success. We also provide comprehensive guidance on utilizing Paladin’s features and integrations to optimize store operations.
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PetShop by Fringe Studio

PetShop by Fringe Studio

  • Posted by Wanda Lenoir
  • On July 31, 2024
  • Petshop
Pet Parents will go the extra mile to make the furry members of their family happy. Buying fun toys for special occasions and keeping pets occupied throughout the day is often a priority. Selling pet toys requires limited space to set-up and can be a profitable niche for independent retailers. The opportunity to generate high margins (typically 40 percent) within this impulse category and attract pet lovers of every generation continues to grow.
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