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Is your store layout working hard enough?

How a better layout can make your store easier to shop and operate. A good hardware store layout should...

Why doing nothing is now the riskiest strategy of all

For years, one of the safest strategies in Builders’ Merchanting was to do nothing. If the branch was profitable,...

Components are Reshaping Residential Construction In USA

How trusses, wall panels, and prefabricated systems are changing the way homes and multi-family buildings are built. Walk onto...

Business Readiness

The Hardware Journal has caught up with our great friend and colleague Art Freedman to see what he is currently doing in...

Flooring 2026

Laying Wood Flooring In 17th Century: A Brief History What has dancing 340 years ago, King Louis 14th of...

Workwear 2026

Built on Generations Since 1889, Carhartt has built its reputation on honest, hardwearing workwear. Now, three of its most...

Celebrate Colour in Your Home with Dulux Heritage

Discover the colour trends shaping 2026Dulux Heritage offers your customers interior design looks inspired by the colour and design trends taking hold...

United Hardware Acquires Kehoe’s Homevalue, New Ross

United Hardware has recently announced the acquisition of Kehoe's Homevalue, New Ross, Co. Wexford. The acquisition represents the next chapter in the...

Topline: Championing Independent Business

The Hardware Journal sat down with Hugh O’Donnell, Chief Executive, Topline, who outlined how they are championing Independent Business.

Heavins.ie wins three National Titles at the Irish eCommerce Awards 2026

Heavins.ie, the online arm of Athlone family business Topline Heavins & Euronics, has won three national titles at the Irish eCommerce Awards...