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  • Serving our community

    Robert and Vicki Amberg, owners of Gerstner Hardware in Glenn, Mich., recently proved their commitment to their surrounding community by re-locating a nearby Post Office designated to close and incorporating it into their store.

    The story reminded me of my Uncle Jerry, proprietor of an independent store stuffed with hardware SKUs and located in South Newfane, Vt.

  • Deere announces layoffs

    More than 300 manufacturing employees of the John Deere Harvester Works will be affected, effective Sept. 21....
  • Lowe's ramps up accessibility in the home

    Lowe's entered the do-it-yourself ramp market with what it calls an "affordable, configurable" ramp system. 

    The Gatehouse Custom Access Ramp System will be available to consumers in Lowe’s stores and on Lowes.com in spring 2012.

    The product, which is the latest extension of Lowe's accessible home products for safety and mobility in the home, was unveiled at the 2012 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla.

  • Hammer Time

    The hammer is the very symbol of home improvement retailing, and the entry point purchase...
  • 84 Lumber closes more stores

    84 Lumber closed stores in nine states this week....
  • DeWalt launches new compact lithium ion tools

    The tools, which include a drill driver, impact driver, hammer drill and right angle drill,...
  • Technology Spotlight

    Having the latest equipment, newest display or most recent upgrade was once a badge of...
  • Deere reports 52 percent profit increase

    Strong global farm economy bolsters fourth-quarter results...
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