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Industry News – November 2025

Industry News – November 2025

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Clinton Hardware’s David Billman Has Finally Seen it All David Billman, whose family has run Clinton Hardware in Clinton, Maryland for 52 years, told Hardware Connection that he’d thought he had seen it all in his many...
Industry News – November 2025

Mitch Stadtlander Among 2025 Young Retailers of the Year

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE Mitch Stadtlander one of 2025 Young Retailers of the Year Cedar Mountain GM Celebrated for Store Transformation Mitchell Stadtlander, general manager of Cedar Mountain Country Store True Value, was recently honored as one of eight recipients of...
Paladin People – JJ Halligan

Paladin People – JJ Halligan

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Paladin People – JJ Halligan JJ is Paladin’s Ultimate Team Player In just a year-and-a-half, JJ Halligan has proven to be one of the Paladin Data Corporation’s best team players and most valuable contributors....
Tech Buzz – October 2025

Tech Buzz – October 2025

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → PaladinGo™ Mobile Application PaladinGo is for anyone who has wanted to process sales, update inventory, or access information while on the floor, yard and beyond. This mobile app can be downloaded from the Apple and Google...
Quarterly Recap – October 2025

Quarterly Recap – October 2025

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Our quarterly recap reviews our news and highlights from the past three months in case you missed something. Business of Excellence – St. Elmo/Grand Bay Feed & Seed – St. Elmo Feed & Seed has been a...
Industry News – November 2025

Industry News – September 2025

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Here are some headlines and notices from the retail, hardware and LBM sectors. Hardware Retailing Retail Spending Surges in July 2025 import cargo levels down from 2024 Credit card swipe fee ruling overturned Ace Hardware...
Bright Ideas: How to Win Over Young Shoppers

Bright Ideas: How to Win Over Young Shoppers

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Bright Ideas: How to Win Over Young Shoppers American hardware stores have a rich legacy—rooted in blacksmith shops, lumber mills, and general stores that once fueled the nation’s pioneering spirit. But while tradition is a...
PaladinShop™: Empowering Stores with E-commerce

PaladinShop™: Empowering Stores with E-commerce

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → PaladinShop™: Empowering Stores with E-commerce In today’s retail landscape, hardware stores must evolve to meet the expectations of modern consumers. While in-person expertise and service remain vital, a strong online...
Paladin People: Jared Conn

Paladin People: Jared Conn

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Paladin People: Jared Conn Paladin’s Jared-of-all-trades is well-versed to help stores Jared Conn is a true Bend, Oregon native whose journey mirrors the growth and spirit of Paladin Data Corporation. Since joining the...
Labor Woes Drive Stores to Digital Solutions

Labor Woes Drive Stores to Digital Solutions

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Labor Woes Drive Stores to Digital Solutions Published: March 28, 2023 Updated: July 28, 2025 “Now Hiring.” It’s a sign that’s become all too familiar across storefronts nationwide. Since the retail sector began its gradual...
Paladin People – Gage Graves

Paladin People – Gage Graves

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE Paladin People – Gage Graves From Tinkerer to Tech Leader: Gage’s Journey at Paladin From a young age, Gage Graves was captivated by technology. Whether it was dismantling his Game Boy or taking apart the family TV remote, he was...
Business of Excellence – South Beau Hardware

Business of Excellence – South Beau Hardware

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Business of Excellence – South Beau Hardware Business: South Beau Hardware & Supply Location: Longville, Louisiana Owners: Trent & Diana Taylor Years in business: 3 When Trent and Diana Taylor moved to...
Industry News – November 2025

Industry News – July 2025

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → We’re always monitoring the industry news. Here are some headlines and notices from the retail, hardware and LBM sectors. Hardware Retailing Fed keeps rates steady as economy slows Consumers continue to spend on retail as...
Paladin Shines in RSPA Survey

Paladin Shines in RSPA Survey

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Paladin Earns Top Marks in Independent Retail Software Survey At Paladin Data Corporation, innovation and exceptional service have always been at the heart of what we do. That commitment was recently validated by an...
Quarterly Recap – October 2025

Quarterly Recap – July 2025

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Our quarterly recap reviews our news and highlights from the past three months in case you missed something. Industry News: Sawgrass Hardware Makes Headlines – Sisters Erika Brown and Laura Ward opened Sawgrass...
Retail Tech – From Innovation to Necessity

Retail Tech – From Innovation to Necessity

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Retail Tech – From Innovation to Necessity Retail technology has long been a part of the industry’s evolution. It all began in 1879 when James Ritty, an Ohio saloon owner, patented the first cash register. Since then,...
Industry News: Sawgrass Hardware Makes Headlines

Industry News: Sawgrass Hardware Makes Headlines

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE Industry News: Sawgrass Hardware Makes Headlines Sisters create a hometown hardware success When they were renovating their circa-1800s home in tiny Woodbine, Georgia, Erika Brown and her husband Frank discovered their new hometown didn’t have...
Paladin People – Calvin Garner

Paladin People – Calvin Garner

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Paladin People – Calvin Garner Calvin brings knowledge and experience to help new stores When it comes to solving client challenges, few at Paladin Data Corporation bring the depth and versatility of Calvin Garner....
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