Ace Opens 100th Store This Year on Way to 170 Openings by Year-End
As part of a years-long expansion program, the hardware cooperative expects to be at more than 5,300 in the US by December.
Walmart Expands Its Hardware Offerings
Watch out Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace and True Value: The giant discounter is expanding its tools and building supplies department. It’s the world’s biggest retailer, yet is often an afterthought in the hardware and tool business. But that could change with a new product roll-out from Walmart as earlier this month the giant introduced an […]
Ace Hardware Sued for Data Practices
A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the big retail co-op of using its system for fixing prices.
Ace Hardware Hits 5,000 Locations; 200 More on the Way This Year
The big retailer is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with an aggressive expansion plan. With the recent opening of its 100th location in Henderson, NV, Ace is on pace to hit its goal of 200 new stores during calendar 2024. The dealer-owned retail cooperative saw 203 new stores last year and with this year’s […]
Richelieu Introduces New Sliding Drawer System
Richelieu Hardware, an IWF 2022 exhibitor is the Canadian specialty hardware supplier with offices throughout North America, has introduced the Riverso, a new two-way sliding drawer system. The Riverso two-way sliding drawer system, described as an “amazing new product that revolutionizes design,” has been introduced by Richelieu Hardware, the Montreal, Canada based specialty hardware supplier […]
Tooling, Hardware, Software, Cabinet Doors—Snapshots of Four IWF Newsmakers
At IWF 2022, the advances in technology and materials were so profound it will take weeks to cover them all. And no wonder. As the largest global woodworking technology and design show in North America with more than 900 exhibitors, IWF is the launch pad for the industry’s newest products and innovations. Here’s run-down of […]
Lockdowel One-Click Drawer Slide Innovation Speeds Installation
IWF 2022 exhibitor Lockdowel introduces patented new technology for adjustable drawer slides that allows for virtually instantaneous installation of drawers with no tools, no screws, and no headaches. Lockdowel’s 3D adjustor clips allow for perfect undermount alignment. The new technology utilizes Lockdowel’s proven ChannelLock technology using CNC routed slots for perfect installation with no reveal […]
National Lighting Rebrands as MOD
Cerritos, CA — National Lighting has officially announced that it is undergoing a rebrand and will be changing their company name from National Lighting to MOD. During this transition, they will continue to include the National Lighting name beneath their new, updated logo in order to remain recognizable amongst previous, current and potential new customers. […]
Wireless Charger with Stronger Signal Allows Surface Mount
After the immense popularity of Doug Mockett’s Invisible Wireless Charger, we had a lot of requests for something similar with a bigger charging signal. Ask and you shall receive. The WCS10 does not need to be installed in the bottom of the surface, but rather on it. Simply attach to the bottom of the surface […]
Rev-a-Shelf Pilaster Utensil Pullout Features Blum Soft-close
At IWF 2022, Rev-a -Shelf showed our pilaster utensil pullout. If you need a place to put your utensils, we have the ideal customizable solution with our 4PUT Series Pilaster Pullout. Designed for use with our pilaster system rails*, they fit 18″ or 24″ base cabinets, are made of natural maple and feature up to […]