August 2024
Established in 1983 by Carroll, Sarah and Bob Nelson, Nelson Ace Hardware carries on the family's legacy of serving Vermonters for over a century. Previously operating as Nelson Brothers with locations in Barre, Montpelier and…
August 2024
Purchased by Dave and Lori Ables in 2022, Three Sons Hardware in Big Lake, Minnesota, is on a strong growth trajectory. The couple also own Tri-County Lumber and have big plans for what's next.
August 2024
James Anderson established Hill Country Paints in 2017 in Bryan, Texas, as a Kelly-Moore Paints dealer store. In 2020, Hill Country Paints re-located to College Station and added Benjamin Moore. The operation currently has locations…
August 2024
While Wendy Stine jokes that she was born into this business, it isn’t far from the truth. As part of the third generation to lead Stine Home + Yard, Wendy has the home improvement industry in…
August 2024
For Gow’s Home Hardware & Furniture in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, the secret to the company’s 176-year success lies in building relationships with customers and the community. Owner Amanda Fancy says first and foremost, she wants customers to…
August 2024
Ned Green and his wife Lisa, current owners of Weider’s Paint & Hardware, along with their children Mitch and Mikayla, have taken up the banner for the Weider family name.
June 2023
What others might call saturated, John McKenna calls success. John and his brother Buddy McKenna are the owners of The Paint Shoppes, a five-store operation in the Providence, Rhode Island, area. The state is home…
June 2023
Situated on Newbury Street in the heart of Boston, Johnson Paint has been a staple in the neighborhood since 1939. The operation has 10 other locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. In early 2023,…
June 2023
When John Robison and Matt Lavine bought Triboro Paint Center in 2000 in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, they started on a path of growth and evolution for the operation. The operation has since added locations in…
May 2023
Nestled in the heart of the historic Five Points neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee, sits Cumberland Hardware. Serving the community for over 120 years, Cumberland Hardware is the oldest hardware store in Nashville and one of…
March 2023
One of the claims to fame of City People’s Mercantile in Seattle is that it was one of the country’s first women-owned hardware stores. It was founded in 1979 by entrepreneur Judith Gille, then 26,…
February 2023
Found in the valleys of southern Georgia is Miller Hardware Co., a town staple in the Valdosta community. Having served the community for over a century, both DIYers and contractors alike have come to rely…
February 2023
Nestled in the middle of St. Simon Island, Georgia, is Adelaide’s Paint & Decor. While the store has been in business since the 1980s, its current owner Walter Rafolski has operated the business since 1998…
February 2023
Walk into Mallory Paint Store and the energy is almost tangible. Employees love working there. Customers love shopping there. It’s no surprise that in the past 10 years, the company has expanded from 7 locations…
January 2023
From Memorial Day until the end of September, the coastal town of Cannon Beach, Oregon, is bustling with tourists. People from near and far make their way to this beach haven to relax by Haystack…
January 2023
When a customer walks into the flagship Parkrose Hardware location in Portland, Oregon, they are greeted by friendly employees offering exceptional service and a wide selection of the right products. Along with service and selection,…