Industry News

Do it Best Partners with Toolbx to Power New Pro Platform

August 28, 2025

Do it Best is committed to providing independent LBM dealers with innovative digital tools to support pro contractor customers, and is now offering exclusive pricing for Toolbx—a B2B solution designed to help contractors approve quotes, place orders, and pay their bills online

Ace Retail Holdings to Remodel 80+ Stores with Innovative New Design to Enhance the Shopping Experience

August 28, 2025

Ace Retail Holdings announced today the launch of a multi-year initiative to remodel its stores with a new brand-centric design aimed at creating an enhanced hardware shopping experience. The company, which owns Westlake Ace Hardware and Great Lakes Ace Hardware, among other retail hardware brands, plans to make a significant investment in the initiative over the next five years

ACE HARDWARE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

August 28, 2025

Ace Hardware Corporation (“Ace” or the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2025 revenues of $2.8 billion, an increase of $105.8 million, or 3.9 percent, from the second quarter of 2024. Net income was $119.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $4.7 million from the second quarter of 2024.

Do it Best Group adds Morgan Lewis as Director of Human Resources Operations and Shared Services

August 28, 2025

Do it Best Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Lewis as director of human resources operations and shared services.

Ace Hardware Unveils RedVest Media, A New Retail “Helpful Network” Media

August 19, 2025

Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, today announced the launch of “RedVest Media, The Helpful Network,” its new retail media network (RMN) designed to give brands the ability to engage with Ace shoppers with highly targeted, full-funnel advertising across online channels.

Ace Hardware’s Fall 2025 Convention: Innovation, Connection, and Growth

August 16, 2025

Ace Hardware, the world's largest hardware cooperative, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of introducing its innovative ELEVATE3 Ace experiential store format. Unveiled at last year’s Ace Hardware Fall Convention, ELEVATE3 Ace reimagines the traditional hardware store by creating immersive brand experiences in four key areas: Paint, Power, Backyard & Barbeque, and Home Preservation, turning these sections into inviting destinations that make shopping easier and more inspiring.