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March 26, 2013
Westlake Ace Hardware, Bolivar, Missouri

Westlake Ace Hardware is showing off a new, fresh design at its location in Bolivar, Missouri.

Westlake Ace Hardware is showing off a new, fresh design at its location in Bolivar, Missouri. The 17,845-sq.-ft. store has an organic and modern feel, with a wood and metal façade and polished concrete floors. Garage-style doors (kept open, weather permitting) and skylights allow natural light into the space. The format works to encourage browsing and helps make Westlake a preferred destination for project needs. (Westlake was designed by JGA, Southfield, Mich.)

September 21, 2012
Orchard Hardware continues rollout of new neighborhood format

Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp. said Friday it will add two California stores to its rollout of a new neighborhood format, with the grand re-openings of a pair of stores in the company’s hometown of San Jose on Oct. 6.

San Jose, Calif. -- Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp. said Friday it will add two California stores to its rollout of a new neighborhood format, with the grand re-openings of a pair of stores in the company’s hometown of San Jose on Oct. 6.

Both stores have been operational for years, but the company said that the reformatting is so significant that they would be marked by grand re-opening celebrations.

December 12, 2011
Sears board approves spin-off of Orchard Supply Hardware

The board of Sears Holdings Corp has approved the spinoff of Sears’ Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp.

New York City -- The board of Sears Holdings Corp has approved the spinoff of Sears’ Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp.

Sears announced its intention to spin off the 89-store hardware store chain in June, saying both companies could better focus on their goals as separate firms.

August 30, 2011
Hurricane Irene’s retail losers include department stores and apparel retailers

While it may take some to fully assess the damage, the impact of Hurricane Irene on retail sales is likely to split among retail sectors:

New York City -- While it may take some to fully assess the damage, the impact of Hurricane Irene on retail sales is likely to split among retail sectors: Home-improvement stores selling emergency preparation products and clean-up items are likely to benefit the most from the storm, while apparel retailers and department stores selling non-essential items are likely to take a hit.

May 4, 2011
J.D. Powers: Ace Hardware ranks highest in home improvement stores survey

For a fifth consecutive year, Ace Hardware ranks highest in satisfying home improvement retail store customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study(SM).

New York City -- For a fifth consecutive year, Ace Hardware ranks highest in satisfying home improvement retail store customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study(SM). The study, now in its fifth year, finds that home improvement store shoppers are more satisfied with store facilities, merchandise and pricing in 2011, compared with 2010.

October 31, 2008
Making It Personal

Shoppers are demanding personalized shopping experiences similar to those found in local neighborhood stores—a...

August 31, 2008
Co-Opting Change

Michael Clark is no newbie to the hardware world. Though he landed at Chicago-based...

February 29, 2008
Hardware’s Softer Side

If there was any one mantra among the True Value executives and consultants involved...

November 29, 1999
Learning, Networking at Specs

Across-section of the nation’s leading retailers came together at Chain Store Age’s 44th SPECS conference,...