Visions for secured paths
Our colleague and friend Thierry Coeman visited the recent DIY Summit in Berlin on behalf of The Hardware Journal and has provided...
Is it going to get a whole lot tougher?
We’re facing into some serious economic headwinds which are already beginning to impact on demand for Home...
Lumber & building materials dealers in the USA: An Overview
As a contributor to The Hardware Journal, I’m happy to share insights from the United States, where I live and work just...
A hallmark for sustainability in the DIY world
The Belgian DIY & Home Improvement retailer, Brico Belgium, moved a few months ago to a brand new building, just at the...
Retiring the right way
Retirement is a strange word that means different things to different people. For some, it means stepping down from their current role...
The Learning Academy in DIY & Trade
Exactly one year ago, Thierry Coeman’s essay Hammertime, about the future of the Home Improvement store was published. The essay described, through...
Define it, measure it, bonus to it!
A strong and successful bonus plan should align company leaders towards the same common goals. It should be explainable, understandable and measurable....
The brutal truth, merchandising/pricing policy/housekeeping
Gathering Feedback from Honest SourcesIn 2013 I invited a group of peers, affectionally self-named “the pteradacyls” to tour our locations and...
US Hardware at its Coolest
In 2014, The Hardware Journal talked to ‘rock star’ Ace Hardware retailer, Gina Schaefer, (July/August issue), who...
Costello’s ACE Hardware Interview with CEO Mike Costello
In our last issue we introduced you to Costello’s ACE Hardware, one of the top ACE Hardware retailers in the USA operating...
