Monthly Archives: August 2026
Why some hardware stores just feel easier to shop
Understanding how your store influences customer behaviour.
This article is part of our series exploring how independent hardware retailers...
The Viability Gap: Why empty buildings above our shops stay empty – and what...
Triona Stack, MRIAI BArch MArchSc, Architect and Research Scientist at the Centre for Irish Towns, UCD, shares findings from the Vacant to...
Building West Donegal since 1906
This year, the Cope marks its 120th anniversary, celebrating twelve decades of serving the people and communities...
Key lessons from Hammertime²
DIY retail isn’t changing. It’s already changed!
Our great friend and regular contributor Thierry Coeman is retiring from his...
Small Benefit Exemption explained
The Hardware Journal asked Michael O'Leary, Tax Partner at PKF Brenson Lawlor, to update and clarify some issues around the 'Small Benefit...
