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Wrap It In Red: Ace Hardware Unveils Curated Gift Guides for the Holiday Season

October 29, 2025

Ace Hardware is inviting customers to “wrap every gift in Ace red” this holiday season, offering thoughtful, high-quality finds backed by the trusted service that makes Ace the Helpful Place. With must-have brands, flexible shopping options, and exclusive deals, Ace stores nationwide are ready to make gift-giving easy and meaningful.

Ace Hardware’s SAVINGSource Program Nears $100 Million Milestone in 10th Anniversary Year

October 29, 2025

Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, today announced that SAVINGSource, its group purchasing program serving Ace Retailers, Ace Hardware Home Services franchisees, and Emery Jensen customers nationwide, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by approaching a major milestone: $100 million in collective savings since its launch in 2015, with projections to surpass that milestone by year-end.

Retailers Continue to Contend with Rising Levels of Theft & Violence

October 28, 2025

Retailers are contending with rising levels of theft, fraud and violence, while continuing to refine security measures, utilize technologies and partner with law enforcement in efforts to curtail loss across the retail landscape. NRF Vice President for Asset Protection and Retail Operations David Johnston

Mead Lumber Completes Rebranding of Knecht Home Center Locations

October 23, 2025

Employee-owned Mead Lumber renames Knecht Home Centers while uniting brands across Wyoming and South Dakota while honoring local roots and shared history

Bomgaars Supply Honors Orgill as its Vendor Partner of the Year

October 16, 2025

Orgill is proud to announce that Bomgaars Supply, one of the nation’s largest family-owned farm and home retailers, recently selected Orgill as its Vendor Partner of the Year.

Orgill’s New Innovation Center Poised to Redefine the Future of Independent Retail

October 15, 2025

Orgill, the world’s largest independent distributor of hardlines products, is set to open its new Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, in 2025. This state-of-the-art, 553,000-square-foot facility will replace Orgill’s previous center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, doubling its size and expanding its capabilities. Located adjacent to Orgill’s headquarters, this cutting-edge space is designed to revolutionize the retail experience by serving as a living laboratory, showroom, and training hub for independent retailers.

Astro Buildings Welcomes New General Manager

October 15, 2025

Astro Buildings, a leader in post-frame construction across the Midwest for more than 50 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Tarr as its new general manager.

MANS Lumber & Home Celebrates 125th Anniversary

October 14, 2025

MANS Lumber & Home, a leading supplier of quality lumber, building materials, and home design and building services, is celebrating its 125th anniversary as a member of the Southeast Michigan community in 2025. Founded in Trenton, Mich., the company was formally established in 1900 by Nick Mans—known then as “N.A. MANS,” in honor of Nick’s father Nicholas August Mans.

Taylor’s/Pleasants to Reach 22 Stores with 2026 Opening

October 13, 2025

The Taylor’s Do it Center and Pleasants Hardware family of stores will open a new Pleasants Hardware location in Chesterfield County, part of the greater Richmond, Virginia area, in spring 2026. The company has seen steady growth in the Pleasants Hardware/Richmond market, with this marking its fourth new Pleasants Hardware location since acquiring the chain in 2016